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Plum for babies
△ Moderate choking risk
Safety first: Remove the pit; firm plums need cooking or very thin slicing.
Why plum is great for babies
Fiber and sorbitol — a gentle constipation helper.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Very ripe plum halves (pit removed, skin on for grip) to gnaw, or steam firm plums until soft.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Ripe plum in bite-size pieces.
How to serve at 12+ months
Sliced ripe plum.
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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.