Can a nine-month-old baby eat pears?

Generally, a nine-month-old infant can eat pears, but they should be introduced gradually and in the proper way. If an infant has poor digestion, they usually should not eat pears. Detailed analysis is as follows:

By nine months of age, infants have entered the stage of complementary feeding. Pears, being a fruit rich in water, moderate in fiber, and soft in texture, are suitable for infants and can typically be included in their diet. Pears are rich in vitamin C and potassium, which support infant growth and development and may also help relieve constipation. Pears should be peeled, cored, cut into small pieces, or scraped into a puree with a spoon to prevent choking. When introducing pears to an infant, start with a small amount.

If an infant normally has poor digestion or experiences symptoms such as bloating or diarrhea, they generally should not eat pears, as this could worsen their condition. In such cases, parents may choose other easily digestible foods as complementary options. Given infants' limited chewing and swallowing abilities, parents should prepare pears as a puree or pear juice to facilitate eating and digestion.

In addition to pears, parents should also introduce other complementary foods such as vegetable purees, fruit purees, and meat purees to ensure the infant receives comprehensive nutrition. Parents should plan their infant’s diet appropriately according to the baby's age and physical condition, following the principles of complementary feeding: starting with small amounts and gradually increasing, progressing from thin to thicker textures, and from smooth to coarser consistencies.