Safe to Eat Kiwi

Trying to conceive

It is healthy for couples to eat kiwi fruit while they are trying to conceive.

Kiwi fruit is packed with lots of nutrition which is extremely beneficial for couples who are trying to conceive.

Kiwi fruit is a rich source of zinc. Zinc plays an important role in male

During Pregnancy

It is healthy to eat kiwi fruit during pregnancy.

Kiwi fruit is a rich source of folic acid. Folic acid is important in proper neural development of the babies. With sufficient folic acid, birth defects like spina bifidain the newborns can be reduced greatly.

Kiwi is rich in vitamin C. One kiwi fruit can satisfy your daily requirement of vitamin C. Vitamin C can help to reduce stress. During pregnancy, hormonal fluctuation can occur very often. This often leads to stress, depression, tiredness. Having sufficient vitamin C can help to keep these problems at bay.

Kiwi fruit is a rich source of antioxidants. These antioxidants can help protect fetus

During Confinement

Kiwi fruit is termed as a "cold" fruit which may be harmful to the stomach of the new mothers who are still very weak.

Despite this, kiwi fruit is very nutritious.

Furthermore, kiwi fruit is rich in dietary fiber which can help to prevent constipation during confinement.

Lastly, Vitamin C in kiwi fruit can help to prevent stress during confinement while other antioxidants in kiwi fruit can help new mother's immune system in fighting free radicals.

During Breastfeeding

Nursing mothers may want to avoid kiwi fruit.

Kiwi contains citrus which may have a series of negative effect.

Citrus may cause the breast milk to have a pungent flavor which many babies refuse to taste it.

For some babies, they develop diaper rashes as a result of citrus.

Lastly, kiwi also has many acidic components which can cause discomfort of gastrointestinal tract (GI) in children.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for baby at this age to eat kiwi fruit.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for baby at this age to eat kiwi fruit.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

You can consider introducing kiwi fruit to your baby when he or she turns 10 months old to 12 months old.

However, you need to monitor your baby's conditions after introduction of this fruit in his or her diet. For some babies, they may develop tummy trouble as a result of citrus in kiwi. Some babies may get diaper rash also because of citrus in kiwi.

One Year Old and Above Baby

You can consider introducing kiwi fruit to your baby when he or she turns 10 months old to 12 months old.

However, you need to monitor your baby's conditions after introduction of this fruit in his or her diet. For some babies, they may develop tummy trouble as a result of citrus in kiwi. Some babies may get diaper rash also because of citrus in kiwi.