Cherry
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Never serve a cherry with the pit in. Always halve or quarter for children under 4.
Choking notes
Whole cherries with pits are a serious choking and airway hazard. Always remove the pit and cut into smaller pieces for young children.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Pit and stem first. Finely chop and fold into yogurt or oatmeal, or cook until completely soft and burst.
Finely chopped and pitted, or cooked until soft.
9-12 months
Pit and stem ripe cherries, then quarter them or smash whole pitted cherries into flat discs.
Quartered, or smashed flat.
12-18 months
Keep pitting and de-stemming. Smash into flat discs or quarter. Only progress if your toddler takes safe bites.
Smashed flat or quartered, pitted.
2 years and up
Whole pitted cherries are okay around age 3 once you have modeled biting and spitting any pit into the trash.
Whole pitted cherries.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Cherry?
Most babies can try Cherry 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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