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
Cook until fork-tender to remove choking risk. Raw apple is not safe at this age.
Cooked apple wedges, or raw grated on the fine side of a box grater.
9-12 months
Keep cooking raw apple — or grate it — until around 2 years.
Soft cooked cubes (~1 cm), or fine grated.
12-18 months
Cook until fork-tender to remove choking risk. Raw apple is not safe at this age.
Cooked apple wedges, or raw grated on the fine side of a box grater.
18-24 months
Cook until fork-tender to remove choking risk. Raw apple is not safe at this age.
Cooked apple wedges, or raw grated on the fine side of a box grater.
2 years and up
Raw apple is appropriate once molars are well-established.
Thin slices. Avoid thick whole wedges until closer to 4 years.
Key nutrients
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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