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Feijoa for Babies: When and How to Serve It

Feijoa, or pineapple guava, is a green egg-shaped fruit with an aromatic sweet-tart flavor and a jelly-like center. Cut it in half and scoop the soft flesh from around 6 months.

When to introduce
Around 6 months
Common allergen?
No (not a common allergen)
Texture
Soft flesh scooped from the skin
Key nutrients
Vitamin C, fiber, folate

When can babies eat feijoa?

Feijoa, also called pineapple guava, is a small green egg-shaped fruit with a wonderfully aromatic, sweet-tart flavor and a soft, jelly-like center. It can join your baby's plate around 6 months. The easiest way to serve it is to cut it in half and scoop out the soft flesh with a spoon, leaving the tart, gritty skin behind.

How to prepare feijoa for baby-led weaning (BLW) and purées, by age

6 monthsCut the fruit in half and scoop out the soft flesh with a spoon, then mash it or offer it as is if very soft.
9 monthsOffer scooped flesh in soft small pieces for self-feeding, or stir it into yogurt or other mashed fruit.
12 months+Serve scooped flesh in small pieces or mashed, as part of a fruit plate or a smoothie.

Is feijoa safe? Choking & prep

The best way to serve feijoa is to cut it in half and scoop the soft flesh from the skin. The skin is technically edible but it is tart and gritty, so peel or scoop it out for babies rather than serving it. The tiny seeds inside the flesh are soft and fine to eat, so there is no need to strain them. Choose ripe fruit that gives slightly when pressed, since the flesh is then soft and easy to mash.

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Nutrition

Feijoa offers vitamin C, fiber, and folate. The vitamin C supports iron absorption from foods served alongside it, and the fiber supports digestion. Its distinctive aromatic, sweet-tart flavor adds welcome variety and helps expose your baby to a wider range of tastes.

Goes well with

Apple · Banana · Pear

Storage & freezing

Refrigerate scooped feijoa flesh in a sealed container for up to 2 days, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

More fruits to explore

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FigAround 6 months
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GrapefruitAround 9 months
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GrapesAround 6 months (quartered)
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Ground cherryAround 9 months
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GuavaAround 6 months
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Honeydew melonAround 8 months

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Frequently asked questions

When can babies eat feijoa?

Around 6 months, cut in half with the soft flesh scooped out and mashed if needed.

Can babies eat the skin?

The skin is technically edible but tart and gritty, so peel or scoop it out for babies and serve just the soft flesh.

Are the seeds a problem?

No. The tiny seeds in the flesh are soft and fine to eat, so there is no need to strain them out.

Is feijoa a common allergen?

No, feijoa is not a common allergen. Introduce it on its own so you can watch how your baby does.

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Last updated July 2026. How we write these: grounded in widely published pediatric guidance (the AAP, WHO, the NIAID 2017 allergen guidelines, and the LEAP study), and pending independent review by a pediatric professional. See our editorial and medical policy for how we research, source, and update these.

This is general information, not medical advice, and has not been individually reviewed for your baby. Always talk to your pediatrician about your baby's diet, introducing allergens, and any reaction. In an emergency, contact emergency services.

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