When can baby eat kiwi?
Babies can start eating kiwi from around 6 months when they begin solids, provided the fruit is fully ripe and prepared appropriately.
Introducing kiwi gradually and watching for any reactions is key, as it is a moderate allergen.
See our first foods for baby guide for more ideas.
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How to cut kiwi for a 6 month old
Select a fully ripe kiwi that yields slightly to gentle pressure. Peel the fuzzy skin completely and cut into long wedges about 1.5 cm thick and palm-length. The flesh should be soft enough to dent with a fingertip to reduce choking risk.
6 month baby feeding schedule for more tips.
Safety Tips
- ✓Always choose fully ripe kiwi that is soft to the touch to minimize choking risk.
- ✓Remove the fuzzy skin for babies under 12 months to prevent irritation and choking.
- ✓Cut kiwi into appropriate sizes based on your baby’s age and chewing ability.
- ✓Introduce kiwi gradually and watch for any signs of allergic reaction.
Kiwi recipe ideas for baby-led weaning
Try these simple and tasty ways to serve kiwi to your baby or toddler. See our baby recipes.
- ★Kiwi and banana mash for a sweet, smooth texture
- ★Kiwi cubes mixed with soft avocado for a creamy combo
- ★Kiwi wedges alongside soft-cooked carrot sticks
- ★Kiwi and yogurt dip for dipping soft finger foods
Explore our baby-led weaning food list and first foods for baby for more inspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can babies eat kiwi?
Most babies can eat kiwi from around 6 months when starting solids. Always serve it in a safe size and texture appropriate for your baby's age and development.
How do you cut kiwi for baby led weaning?
For babies around 6 months, kiwi should be cut into large pieces that are easy to grasp with their hands. As babies develop their chewing skills, the pieces can gradually become smaller.
How to serve kiwi baby led weaning?
For BLW, cut kiwi into strips or wedges that babies can hold. The texture should be soft enough to mash easily with gentle pressure.
Can babies choke on kiwi?
kiwi can become a choking hazard if served in small round or hard pieces. Cutting it into larger soft pieces appropriate for baby-led weaning helps reduce choking risk.
How should kiwi be served to a 6 month old?
At around 6 months, kiwi should be served in large soft pieces that babies can hold with their hands. See our full ingredient guide.
Is kiwi safe for baby led weaning?
kiwi can be included in baby-led weaning when cut into safe shapes and soft textures that babies can hold and gum.
How small should kiwi be cut for older babies?
From around 9 months, babies typically use a pincer grasp, so kiwi can be cut into smaller pea-sized pieces. Continue ensuring pieces are soft enough to mash and watch for any choking risk shapes.
Should kiwi be cooked or raw for babies?
Cook kiwi until easily mashable when raw textures are too firm for babies to gum. Soft ripe fruits are often offered raw, while firmer foods are typically steamed, roasted, or boiled until tender.
Can kiwi be served as a finger food at 6 months?
Yes, kiwi can be a 6-month finger food when cut into long graspable strips and softened to a mashable texture. Always supervise meals and adjust shape as your baby's chewing skills develop.
How to cut kiwi for a 7 month old?
At 7 months babies still use a palmar (whole-hand) grasp. Cut kiwi into long strips about 2-3 inches long and finger-width thick, with part sticking out of the fist for chewing. Soft enough to mash between two fingers.
How to cut kiwi for an 8 month old?
At 8 months babies are refining grasp and may begin pincering. Continue offering kiwi in 2-inch strips alongside a few small pea-sized pieces to practice the pincer grasp. Cooked until easily mashable.
How to cut kiwi for a 9 month old?
At 9 months most babies have developed the pincer grasp. Cut kiwi into pea-sized pieces (about ½ inch / 1.5 cm) for self-feeding practice. Continue avoiding round, hard, or sticky shapes; soft enough to mash with mild pressure.
How to cut kiwi for a 10 month old?
At 10 months babies eat a wider variety of textures. Offer kiwi in pea-sized pieces or small bite-sized cubes (½ inch / 1.5 cm). They can manage slightly firmer textures, but pieces should still mash easily.
How to cut kiwi for a 12 month old?
From 12 months babies eat in pieces about ½ inch (1.5 cm). Round foods (grapes, cherry tomatoes) must still be quartered until age 4 due to choking risk. Soft enough to chew without much molar work.
Can babies eat kiwi for breakfast?
Yes — kiwi can be part of a balanced baby breakfast when prepared in baby-safe shapes. Pair with a protein, healthy fat, or whole grain (eggs, yogurt, oats, nut butter on toast) for a complete morning meal.
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