Can babies eat fig?
Yes. Fig can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve fig
6 to 8 months
- Mash with a fork until soft, leaving a few small lumps.
- Squash flat between your fingers, or mash, so nothing is left small, round and whole.
9 to 11 months
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
12 months and older
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Choking risk and safety
FAQ
Can babies eat fig?
Yes. Fig can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Soft and sweet when ripe. Halve or mash fresh figs; dried figs are sticky and not for babies.
How do I serve fig to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Mash with a fork until soft, leaving a few small lumps. Squash flat between your fingers, or mash, so nothing is left small, round and whole. 9 to 11 months: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb. 12 months and older: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Is fig a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
Track fig and every first food
Log what your baby tries, how it went and any reaction, with serving advice for every food, in the Munchlet app.
