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🍎 Mixed fruit

FruitAge not specifiedSeason: Mixed fruit is not a single product but a combination, so its seasonality depends on the specific fruits included. As these are typically grown in different climates globally, the blend is generally **available year-round**.

Allergen note

Most fruits are not common allergens. Kiwi, strawberries and citrus often redden the skin around the mouth, which is usually harmless, but kiwi and peach occasionally cause true allergies. Dried fruit mixes may contain sulfite preservatives, so check labels, and offer each fruit on its own before combining them.

How to serve

At 6–8 months, offer soft ripe fruits such as banana, pear, mango or peach, mashed together or as large, soft strips. From 9 months, dice soft fruit into small pieces for the pincer grasp. For canned fruit cocktail, choose fruit packed in juice or water, not syrup, and drain it.

Preparation

Wash all fruit, then peel it and remove pits, cores and seeds. Steam hard fruits like apple or firm pear until soft, and keep ripe soft fruits raw. Mash or dice to suit your child's stage, add no sugar, and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

Texture and choking risk

In a fruit mix, watch for round and hard pieces: quarter grapes and large blueberries lengthwise, cook or grate apple, and remove all pits and seeds. Dried fruit mixes with raisins are a choking hazard for young children, so soak and finely chop them. Always supervise.

Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.

Track first tastes and reactions

Log when your child first tries mixed fruit, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.

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🍎 Mixed fruit

Allergen note

How to serve

Preparation

Texture and choking risk

Track first tastes and reactions

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