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
Quarter lengthwise — never whole, never halved only. Peeling is optional but helps young eaters.
Quartered lengthwise (four long pieces per grape).
9-12 months
Continue quartering lengthwise.
Quartered lengthwise.
12-18 months
Quarter lengthwise — never whole, never halved only. Peeling is optional but helps young eaters.
Quartered lengthwise (four long pieces per grape).
18-24 months
Quarter lengthwise — never whole, never halved only. Peeling is optional but helps young eaters.
Quartered lengthwise (four long pieces per grape).
2 years and up
Keep quartering until around age 4 — whole grapes remain one of the top choking hazards.
Quartered or halved lengthwise.
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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