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Papaya for babies
✓ Low choking risk
Why papaya is great for babies
Vitamin C, folate and digestive enzymes — famously gentle on tummies.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Thick spears of ripe papaya (roll in ground flax for grip) or mashed.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Bite-size cubes of ripe papaya.
How to serve at 12+ months
Cubed or sliced.
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General information compiled from public pediatric feeding recommendations — not medical advice. Always supervise your baby while eating and talk to your pediatrician about starting solids and introducing allergens, especially if your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy.