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Can Babies Eat Feijoa? Scoop and Serve

Also known as pineapple guava.

Feijoa (pineapple guava) is a green egg-shaped fruit with sweet-tart flesh. Scoop the soft center from the skin from around 6 months.

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When to introduce
Around 6 months
Common allergen?
No (not a top-9 allergen)
Texture
Soft flesh scooped from the skin
Key nutrients
Vitamin C, fiber, folate

Yes, babies can eat feijoa around 6 months, when solids usually begin.1 Also called pineapple guava, feijoa is a small green egg-shaped fruit with a wonderfully aromatic, sweet-tart flavor and a soft, jelly-like center. The easiest way to serve it is to cut the fruit in half and scoop out the soft flesh with a spoon, leaving the tart, gritty skin behind. Mash it if it needs softening, or offer it as is when very ripe. Its bright, perfumey taste is a fun new flavor for little eaters just getting to know fruit.

Prep School: how to prepare feijoa for baby-led weaning (BLW) and purées

🍴 Baby-led weaning

6 monthsOffer half of a ripe feijoa with the flesh loosened so baby can scoop and gum it, or spread mashed flesh on a preloaded spoon.
9 monthsServe soft small pieces of scooped flesh for self-feeding once the pincer grasp is developing.
12 months+Offer scooped flesh in small pieces as part of a finger-food fruit plate.

🥄 Purées

6 monthsScoop the soft flesh and mash smooth, adding a little breast milk, formula, or water to thin if needed.
9 monthsStir mashed feijoa into yogurt or other pureed fruit for a thicker, textured spoonful.
12 months+Blend scooped flesh into a smoothie or fruit puree, or serve lightly mashed.

Is feijoa safe? Choking & prep

Feijoa is not a common allergen and has no firm, round shape, so it is not a typical choking risk when you serve the soft scooped flesh.24 Skip the tart, gritty skin, which babies find unpleasant, and always stay within arm's reach while your baby eats.3

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Nutrition

Feijoa brings a nice mix of nutrients to your baby's plate. It is a good source of vitamin C,5 which supports the immune system and helps the body absorb iron from other foods at the same meal.6 The flesh also offers fiber to keep digestion moving,57 and folate, a B vitamin important for healthy growth.8 Because feijoa is naturally sweet-tart, it can be a low-fuss way to introduce a more complex fruit flavor without adding any sugar. Pairing it with iron-rich or higher-fat foods rounds out the meal.

Goes well with

Plain whole-milk yogurt for creaminess and a probiotic boost · Mashed banana or avocado to mellow the tartness · Iron-fortified baby oatmeal for a fuller breakfast · Cooked, mashed apple or pear for a familiar fruit blend · A spoonful of nut or seed butter for healthy fats

Storage & freezing

Store whole feijoas at room temperature until soft and fragrant, then refrigerate for up to a few days. Refrigerate scooped flesh in a covered container and use within 1 to 2 days, or freeze mashed feijoa in ice cube trays for up to a month.10

More fruits to explore

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FigAround 6 months
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Finger limeAround 6 months
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Gac fruitAround 9 months, small amounts
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GooseberryAround 6 months
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Goumi berryAround 6 months
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GranadillaAround 6 months

Related reading

Common questions

When can babies eat feijoa?

Around 6 months, when most babies start solids.1 Cut the fruit in half, scoop out the soft flesh, and mash it 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.2

Are the seeds a problem?

The tiny seeds sit in the soft, jelly-like pulp and are eaten along with it. Mash the flesh well, or press it through a sieve if you prefer a smoother texture.

Is feijoa a common allergen?

No, feijoa is not a common allergen.4 Introduce it on its own so you can watch how your baby does over a few days.1

How do I know when a feijoa is ripe?

A ripe feijoa gives slightly when gently squeezed and smells strongly perfumey. The flesh should be soft and jelly-like, not hard or crunchy.

Is feijoa a choking hazard?

The soft scooped flesh is not a typical choking risk.2 Skip the firm skin, serve age-appropriate soft pieces, and always supervise your baby while eating.3

Is feijoa the same as guava?

They are related but different fruits. Feijoa, or pineapple guava, has a smoother green skin and a more aromatic, tart flavor than common guava.

Can I mix feijoa with other fruits for baby?

Yes. Once you have introduced feijoa on its own, blend or mash it with banana, apple, pear, or yogurt to soften its tartness.

What if my baby makes a face at feijoa?

That is normal for a sweet-tart flavor. Keep offering it over several days without pressure. It can take many tries before a baby warms to a new taste.9

Can babies have feijoa every day?

Feijoa can be part of a varied diet, but rotating different fruits and foods gives your baby a wider range of flavors and nutrients.

Sources

  1. CDC: When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods
  2. NHS Start for Life: Preparing food safely for babies (firm and small round foods are more risky; removing skin helps very young children swallow)
  3. CDC: Choking Hazards (watch your child while eating)
  4. FDA: Food Allergies (the nine major food allergens)
  5. USDA FoodData Central: Feijoa, raw (FDC 168176), per 100 g: vitamin C 32.9 mg, fiber 6.4 g, folate 23 mcg
  6. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin C fact sheet (immune system; iron absorption from plant foods)
  7. MedlinePlus (NIH): Dietary Fiber
  8. MedlinePlus (NIH): Folic acid in diet
  9. NHS: Your baby's first solid foods (a range of flavors might help prevent fussy eating)
  10. FoodSafety.gov: Children Under Five, Safe Storage of Puréed and Solid Baby Food (homemade baby foods: 1 to 2 days refrigerated, 1 to 2 months frozen)

Further reading

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Last updated September 2026. Next review December 2026. How we write these: built from current published guidance from the AAP, CDC, FDA/EPA, NIAID, WHO, and other pediatric and public-health authorities, with sources cited on the page. See our editorial and medical policy for how we research, source, and update these, and how we double-check the food advice.

This is general information, not medical advice, and is not individualized 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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