Food guide
Fig
Fresh figs can be introduced around 6 months when ripe and soft. Dried figs should be rehydrated.
How to serve at this age
6-9 months: Mash ripe fresh figs or puree rehydrated dried figs. 9-12 months: Offer quartered fresh figs. 12-24 months: Serve fresh fig halves or chopped dried figs.
Nutrition
Good source of fiber, potassium, and calcium. Contains antioxidants. Natural sweetness without added sugar.
A note from the editors
Ripe figs are very soft and may split. Use within a few days of purchase. Dried figs keep longer.
Good to know
Fresh figs are soft and not typically choking hazards. Dried figs need soaking and chopping. High in natural sugar.
