🍐 Chikoo (Sapota) Purée for Babies (6–12 Months): Nature’s Dessert for Tiny Tummies
If you're looking for a fruit that’s sweet like a dessert, packed with energy, and oh-so-creamy, chikoo (also called sapota) is your go-to!
It’s an Indian classic — soft, nourishing, and perfect for growing babies. Let’s dive into why and how to introduce this delicious fruit.
🍼 When Can Babies Eat Chikoo?
You can introduce ripe chikoo from 6 months onwards, once your baby has tried basic starter fruits like banana, apple, and pear.
Super soft and naturally sweet
Great source of energy
Easy to mash or blend
✅ Always choose ripe, soft chikoo and avoid the unripe, grainy ones.
🍐 Why Chikoo is a Great First Fruit
This brown little fruit might not look fancy — but it’s packed with nutrition and full of fiber and natural sugars.
🌟 Nutritional Benefits of Chikoo:
Natural sugars + calories → Energy booster
Vitamin A & C → Supports vision and immunity
Iron & Folate → Good for blood and brain health
Fiber-rich → Supports digestion
Magnesium & Potassium → Promotes bone strength
👶 Chikoo is ideal for underweight or fussy babies who need energy-dense food.
🧑🍳 How to Make Chikoo Purée (No Cooking!)
👩🍳 Ingredients:
1 ripe chikoo (soft, brown, no cracks)
🛠️ Tools:
Spoon + blender/masher
Sieve (optional)
🥣 Method:
Wash the chikoo, peel off the skin
Remove all the seeds carefully
Scoop out the soft pulp
Mash or blend until smooth
Serve fresh
❌ Never cook chikoo — it loses taste and texture.
🕒 How Much to Feed?
6–8 Months:
Start with 1–2 tablespoons
Offer in the morning or midday
9–12 Months:
3–4 tablespoons
Can be mixed with grains or yogurt
🍽️ Chikoo Purée Combo Ideas
Chikoo + Banana → Sweet and creamy
Chikoo + Apple → Iron-rich duo
Chikoo + Yogurt (8M+) → Cooling summer snack
Chikoo + Ragi Porridge → Hearty breakfast
Chikoo + Ghee Rice Mash → Traditional & nourishing
💡 You can even mix it with a dash of formula or breastmilk for added creaminess.
⚠️ Chikoo Safety Tips
Use only fully ripe chikoo — it should be soft when pressed
Never serve with seeds or unripe pulp (can be hard to digest)
Avoid serving in the evening due to high sugar content
Do not freeze chikoo purée — it may discolor and lose texture
🚫 Avoid chikoo if baby has diarrhea — it's high in sugar and fiber.
💬 Real Mom Review
“My daughter adored chikoo purée! It was like nature’s ice cream. I often gave it as an after-nap snack — filling and mess-free.”
– Ritu, mom of an 8-month-old
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🧡 Final Thoughts: Nature’s Perfect Baby Dessert
Chikoo purée is simple, creamy, and full of baby-loving sweetness. Ideal for days when your little one wants something tasty, yet healthy.