Fruits can not be given to babies between 1 to 7 months

Breast milk or formula milk is said to be the best and compulsory food for Babies of age between 1 month to 7 months, since they are very sensitive in digestion. It is said that only babies after 7 months of the age, get their tummy strong to absorb solid foods. Fruits are not recommended to the babies below 7 months of age because mother’s milk contains necessary important minerals and calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12 that are necessary for baby growth.

Some of the reasons why fruits are not allowed for the Babies Aged between 1 month to 7 months are
Fruit juices are high in natural sugars
Fruit juices are acidic in nature.
Fruit juices can damage your baby’s teeth.
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and limes should be avoided since it makes more sensitive and create acidity for baby’s tummy.

What are the fruits that can be given to babies

Fruits that can be given to babies at 7 months 

for a soft and smooth digestion are
Apple ,
Grapes ,
banana ,
Pears .
Dilute any Fruit juice such that least one-part Fruit juice to 10 parts waters. To protect baby’s teeth, provide diluted fruit juice in a bottle. Apple, Grapes, banana, Pears fruits that can be given to babies above 7 months in the form of mashed or puree with or without cooking.

Apple – Apple rich in Vitamins and minerals shall be given as first food for babies above 7 months. Apple contain two types of fibers – insoluble fiber and soluble fiber help in maintaining bowel movement and avoid constipation, diarrhea and help in good absorption in babies. Apple can be cooked before making puree or sauce, so that it will be more easier for the babies to digest.
Recommended Apple Recipes for babies above 7 months – Apple Sauce , Apple Puree .

Pears – Pears are high in fiber, potassium, Vitamin C but zero in sodium, saturated fats or cholesterol. Pear Fruits act as remedy for baby’s constipation. Pears best suit for babies to give a soft digestion and avoid the reflux suffering. Pears make the tummy gentle in digestion. Pears can be cooked before making puree or sauce, so that it will be easier for the babies to digest.
 Recommended Pears Recipes for babies above 7 months – Apples Pears Puree, Pears Puree.

Banana – Bananas are rich antioxidant that has high Latex, help in easy digestion for babies above 7 months of age. Pears can be cooked before making puree or sauce, so that it will be easier for the babies to digest. Banana can be given raw without cooking for babies. Recommended Banana Recipes for babies above 7 months – Banana Puree.

Grape – Grape juice protect against infection caused by bad bacteria and help in easy digestion for babies above 7 months of age. Grape Juice can be given raw without cooking for babies.
Recommended Grapes Recipes for babies above 7 months – Grape juice.

Fruits that can be given to babies above 7 months or 12 months

Strawberries, Raw Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries may cause allergy risk in certain babies from 6 months to 12 months of age. So, berries are recommended for babies above 1 year.

Citrus or Acidic Fruits– Citrus is very acidic may cause rashes and tummy upsets in certain babies from 6 months to 12 months of age. So Citrus fruits are recommended for babies above 1 year.

Papaya– Papaya rich in vitamin A, help in good digestion for babies above 7 months of age since it contains enzyme called papain. Papaya can be raw or cooked before making puree or sauce, so that it will be easier for the babies to digest.
Recommended Papaya Recipes for babies above 7 months – Papaya Puree.

Avocado– Avocado supply essential vitamins, minerals and fats that aids in easy digestion for babies above 7 months of age. Avocado Juice can be given raw without cooking, for babies. Recommended Avocado Recipes for babies above 7 months – Avocado with milk.