Grape
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Never serve whole or round-halved grapes to a child under 4.
Choking notes
Whole and round-halved grapes are among the leading causes of choking deaths in young children. Always quarter lengthwise until at least age 4.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until burst or blend into a sauce. Raw grapes are too round and slippery for this age.
Cooked and burst, or blended smooth.
9-12 months
Choose large oblong grapes over small round ones. Quarter lengthwise from stem to bottom.
Quartered lengthwise from stem to bottom.
12-18 months
Halve lengthwise once your toddler picks up smaller pieces well. Quartered is also fine.
Halved lengthwise, or quartered.
2 years and up
Keep halving or quartering through age 4. Whole grapes work only with mature chewing skills, sat at the table.
Halved or quartered until age 4.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Grape?
Most babies can try Grape 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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