How to serve blackberry by age
6–8 months
Flatten each ripe berry between your fingers, quarter large ones lengthwise, or mash them into oatmeal.
9–11 months
Halve or quarter lengthwise into small, soft pieces. Choose ripe, dark berries, not firm red ones.
12–24 months
Halved or quartered at meals, or stirred into yogurt. Keep cutting large or firm berries.
Needs special prep: medium
choking risk in its raw or whole form
Flatten, halve, or quarter each berry, and pick ripe, soft ones.
Whole blackberries, especially large or firm ones, are bigger and firmer than raspberries, with a firm core.
Nutrition
- Contains fiber.
- Contains vitamin C and vitamin K.
Preparation tips
- Rinse just before serving, not before storing, so they don't go mushy.
- Dress baby in old clothes or a bib: the juice stains.
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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