How to serve cherry tomato by age
6–8 months
Always quarter lengthwise, then flatten each piece between your fingers. Peel tough skins. Never whole or halved.
9–11 months
Quartered lengthwise into small, soft pieces baby can pick up one at a time. Never whole, never halved across.
12–24 months
Quartered lengthwise, never whole or halved. To be extra safe, we suggest quartering cherry tomatoes until at least age 4.
Needs special prep: high
choking risk in its raw or whole form
Quarter every cherry tomato lengthwise, and flatten the pieces for young babies.
Whole or halved cherry tomatoes are round and slippery, the right size to block an airway.
Nutrition
- A source of vitamin C.
- Contains lycopene; cooking makes more of it available.
Preparation tips
- Roast quartered cherry tomatoes until soft and jammy; they get sweeter and easier to squish.
- Acidic juice can redden the skin around the mouth for a while; it usually fades quickly.
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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