Apricot for Babies
Complete guide on how to prepare and serve apricot to your baby, by age.
Safety Information
How to Serve Apricot to a 6–9 Months Old
How to Cut
Apricots are soft and easy to mash, but the skin and pit can present a choking risk. For young babies, peel the apricot and remove the pit. Mash the flesh thoroughly with a fork or blend into a smooth purée. This makes it easy to swallow and gentle on little tummies. If using ripe apricots, the skin comes off easily after blanching briefly in hot water. Serve puréed apricot on its own or mixed with iron-fortified baby cereal or yogurt for a balanced meal.
Serving Instructions
Serve about 30-60 g (2-4 tbsp) of mashed or puréed apricot, ideally alongside iron-rich foods like meat, lentils, or iron-fortified cereal for a balanced meal. For babies just starting solids, offer a single-ingredient purée to observe for reactions. Apricot’s natural sweetness and vitamin C help support immunity and absorption of iron. Combine with a source of healthy fat (like a drop of olive oil or full-fat yogurt) to help absorption of vitamins.
How to Serve Apricot to a 9–18 Months Old
How to Cut
At this age, babies are often more skilled with their pincer grasp and may show interest in self-feeding. Offer very ripe apricot slices, peeled and pitted, cut into thick wedges (about the size of your index finger). If the fruit is very soft, the skin can be left on for older babies, but always monitor for any chewing difficulties. You can also chop the apricot into small bite-sized pieces (about 1 cm/0.5 in) for experienced eaters. Avoid dried apricots as they are too chewy and can pose a choking hazard.
Serving Instructions
Serve 40-80 g (2-5 tbsp) of ripe apricot slices or small pieces, combined with other soft fruits or with grains, yogurt, or mashed beans for a varied plate. Continue to pair with iron-rich items and healthy fats. Diced apricot can be a great finger food to practice self-feeding, but always supervise to help minimize choking risk. Apricot can also be baked into oatmeal or stirred into cottage cheese for new textures.
How to Serve Apricot to a 18+ Months Old
How to Cut
At 18 months and older, most children can manage smaller pieces but still need close supervision. Offer diced apricot (around 1 cm/0.5 in cubes) or whole halves with the pit removed. At this age, the skin can usually be left on if the child is comfortable chewing it. Always observe while eating. Dried apricots remain a choking risk and should be avoided unless chopped very finely and mixed into other dishes. Continue introducing apricot as part of meals that pair with sources of protein, fat, and iron for balanced nutrition.
Serving Instructions
Serve 50-100 g (3-6 tbsp) of diced or halved apricot as part of a varied meal with proteins, grains, and healthy fats. Apricot pieces can be mixed into salads, porridge, or cottage cheese for interest and nutrition. Continue to supervise eating, especially if serving dried apricot finely chopped into dishes. Apricot’s vitamin C content helps boost iron absorption from plant foods.
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