Melon
Usually introduced around 6 months
2 key nutrients
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Prep:
Ripe and soft. Remove rind and all seeds.
Cut:
Finger-length soft spears.
9-12 months
Prep:
Fresh, ripe, rind and seeds removed.
Cut:
Small bite-sized cubes.
12-18 months
Prep:
Ripe and soft. Remove rind and all seeds.
Cut:
Finger-length soft spears.
18-24 months
Prep:
Ripe and soft. Remove rind and all seeds.
Cut:
Finger-length soft spears.
2 years and up
Prep:
Ripe and soft. Remove rind and all seeds.
Cut:
Finger-length soft spears.
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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