Apple
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Never serve raw whole, sliced, or cubed apple to a baby under 2.
Choking notes
Raw apple is one of the top choking foods for under-4s. Always cook or grate for infants and toddlers.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Boil or bake apple halves until easily pierced by a fork. Mash into applesauce with a touch of cinnamon if you like. Avoid raw apple at this stage except grated.
Cooked apple halves with skin, core, and seeds removed, or raw apple grated into a bowl.
9-12 months
Keep cooked options available; introduce thin raw rounds for skin exposure. Whole rounds are easier to manage than cubes and reduce overstuffing.
Cooked apple sections, or raw apple grated, or in rounds or half-rounds about one centimeter thick, with or without skin.
12-18 months
Core the apple or remove the core once mostly eaten so seeds are out of reach. Stay within arm's reach during meals.
Whole apples for biting practice once your child is ready. Whole is safer than wedges because bites land flatter.
2 years and up
Serve raw, peeled fully or in stripes leaving some skin on. Avoid offering apple in strollers or car seats.
Quartered apples and wedges once your child reliably takes accurate-sized bites and chews thoroughly.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Apple?
Most babies can try Apple from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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