The best way to give your baby the benefits of fruits is to give them fresh, well-washed, and bite-sized or mashed fruits after 6 months of age.
Bananas, papayas, and apples should be mashed and then given to your baby from 6 months.
Whereas ripe fruits like chikoo, mangoes, strawberries, and cherries should be cut into bite-sized pieces and then offered to your babies as these fruits are soft and can be mashed with gums.
Try to avoid fruit purees and fruit juices as they are low in nutrients.