How to get baby to eat kiwi

Despite being a small fruit, the kiwi is packed with health benefits! Indeed, the kiwi is a superfood with surprising virtues.

The flavors of green and yellow kiwi are completely different. Feel free to introduce both to your baby.

The benefits of kiwi for babies:

The best thing about kiwis is that they provide a significant amount of vitamin C and dietary fiber. Vitamin C boosts the immune system and increases your child's energy. Fiber is effective against constipation.

Also, thanks to the antioxidants that kiwi contains, its consumption could help prevent several diseases.

Strong antioxidant power
Very good source of fiber;
Promotes cardiovascular health;
Helps prevent chronic diseases.

Kiwi in baby food:

From the start of BLW , you can introduce kiwi into your baby's diet.

To help your little one discover the true flavor of this green or yellow fruit, we recommend offering it to them from November to April .

Kiwi will be offered:

From 6 months : the kiwi is scored for easier handling

From 10 months : in small pieces

Points to consider with kiwi for babies:

Kiwi contains actinidin, an enzyme that can cause allergic reactions. This can lead to reactions like eczema or hives in babies. Don't worry! Offer small amounts at first to help desensitize them. If your baby doesn't have a reaction, you can then offer them kiwi without hesitation.

How to cook kiwi for a baby?

Once baby has discovered kiwi in its raw form, you can offer it to him in different ways: this will allow him to awaken his taste buds, but also his curiosity.

Smooth texture : a kiwi compote that can be served in a carrier or using the pre-filled spoon.

Liquid texture : a kiwi banana smoothie

Melt-in-your-mouth texture : crispy-on-the-melt kiwi tarts

Soft texture : muffins and pancakes