How to serve by age
6–8 months
Apple cooked until soft (baked or steamed, for example) and mashed.
A large, very soft piece of cooked apple that squishes easily between your fingers.
9–11 months
Soft pieces of cooked apple.
Soft wedges or strips of cooked apple your baby can grab.
12–23 months
Soft pieces of apple; raw apple only in a safer form, like very thin slices, once your child chews confidently.
Soft pieces or very thin slices, depending on your child’s skills.
Choking risk
Raw, hard apple can be a choking hazard for babies and young children. When your baby is starting solids, serve apple cooked and soft, in a texture that suits their stage. Always stay with your child while they eat.
Allergies
Apple isn’t considered a major food allergen. However, people with a birch pollen allergy may cross-react to apple. Individual reactions are possible.
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This page is based on guidance from health organizations:
For informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Decide on introducing foods, especially allergens, together with your pediatrician.
