First foods database
🍑 Plum for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat plums? Yes, from about 6 months. Ripe plums are juicy and soft, and stewed plums are a classic gentle remedy for babies who are a little constipated.
Good source of: Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fibre
How to serve plum by age
6 to 9 months
Offer a very ripe plum, halved with the stone removed, for baby to gnaw, or peel and mash it. Stewed plum purée stirred into porridge or yoghurt is easy for spoon feeding.
9 to 12 months
Cut ripe plums into thin wedges or small soft pieces, skin on or off. Stewed plums stirred into yoghurt are a soft option on less hungry days.
12 months and up
Sliced plums as a snack or in crumbles, without added sugar if you can. Remind older children about the stone.
Choking safety
The stone is a serious choking hazard: always remove it. Firm, unripe plums are harder to chew, so choose ripe ones or stew them.
Gagging is common and noisy while babies learn to eat. Choking is usually silent. Always stay with your baby while they eat, sitting upright. How to help a choking baby (NHS).
Good to know
- Plums can loosen stools, which helps if baby is constipated.
Easy ideas
- Stewed plum on porridge
- Ripe plum halves to gnaw
- Plum and yoghurt swirl
Goes well with
Recipes with plum
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat plum?
Can babies eat plums? Yes, from about 6 months. Ripe plums are juicy and soft, and stewed plums are a classic gentle remedy for babies who are a little constipated.
Do plums help babies poo?
Plums and prunes contain fibre and natural sorbitol, which can soften stools.
Should I peel plums for my baby?
Peeling helps young babies, as the skin can be tough. Stewing softens both.
Sources
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).