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 halve or quarter. Fresh, ripe cherries only.
Pitted and quartered.
9-12 months
Continue pitting and quartering.
Pitted and quartered or halved.
12-18 months
Pit and halve or quarter. Fresh, ripe cherries only.
Pitted and quartered.
18-24 months
Pit and halve or quarter. Fresh, ripe cherries only.
Pitted and quartered.
2 years and up
Whole pitted cherries appropriate once chewing is well-established, ideally closer to age 4.
Pitted, halved until confident chewer.
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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