Blueberry
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Whole blueberries are round and slippery and can choke. Smash or halve until at least 12 months, and watch closely.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Burst the skin. Flash-steam or gently smash to release juice so the berry collapses in the mouth.
Smashed or halved. Never whole.
9-12 months
Halve or quarter. Whole skins are slippery and can pocket.
Halved lengthwise.
12-18 months
Whole berries are generally fine once chewing is established.
Whole or halved.
18-24 months
Burst the skin. Flash-steam or gently smash to release juice so the berry collapses in the mouth.
Smashed or halved. Never whole.
2 years and up
Burst the skin. Flash-steam or gently smash to release juice so the berry collapses in the mouth.
Smashed or halved. Never whole.
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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