How to serve apple by age
6–8 months
Never raw chunks. Steam or bake peeled wedges until soft enough to squish between your fingers, or offer finely grated raw apple.
9–11 months
Soft-cooked apple cut into small bite-size pieces, or grated raw apple stirred into oatmeal or yogurt. Still no raw chunks.
12–24 months
Grated raw, paper-thin raw slices, or soft-cooked pieces. To be extra safe, we suggest no raw chunks or whole wedges until about age 4.
Needs special prep: high
choking risk in its raw or whole form
Steam or bake until soft enough to squish, or grate or thinly slice it raw.
Raw apple chunks and wedges are hard and crisp; a bitten-off piece can block a small airway.
Nutrition
- Contains fiber, including pectin.
- Contains a little vitamin C.
Preparation tips
- Steam a batch of peeled wedges for 8–10 minutes until a fork slides in easily; they keep 3 days in the fridge.
- Stir grated apple into cooked lentils or iron-fortified oatmeal for natural sweetness.
Sources
- CDC · Infant and Toddler Nutrition: Choking Hazards
- American Academy of Pediatrics · HealthyChildren.org: Starting Solid Foods
- NHS Best Start in Life · Weaning
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