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Pear for babies
△ Moderate choking risk
Safety first: Firm pear poses a choking risk. Use very ripe, soft pears or cook until soft.
Why pear is great for babies
Gentle on digestion with good fiber — helpful for constipation, common when starting solids.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Very ripe, soft pear in thick wedges with skin removed, or steam firmer pears until soft. Mashed ripe pear works too.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Soft ripe pear in bite-size pieces, or grated raw.
How to serve at 12+ months
Sliced ripe pear. Firm varieties still benefit from thin slicing or cooking.
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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.