Bing cherry
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Always pit and de-stem cherries before serving. The pit is a serious choking hazard.
Choking notes
Cherries are round and firm with a hard pit, all of which raise the choking risk. Always remove the pit and stem, and flatten or chop the fruit before serving.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
After pitting and de-stemming, finely chop ripe cherries and serve on their own or folded into soft foods like yogurt or oatmeal. You can also cook them until completely soft and burst.
Pitted, de-stemmed, and finely chopped, or cooked until soft and burst.
9-12 months
After pitting and de-stemming, quarter the cherries to help develop the pincer grasp, or flatten whole pitted cherries into discs. You can keep offering finely chopped or cooked cherries too.
Pitted, then quartered or flattened into discs.
12-18 months
Offer whole pitted cherries flattened into discs once your toddler is ready. If they spit pieces out, cut the discs in half to make them smaller, or offer quartered pieces.
Pitted whole cherries flattened into discs; halve or quarter if spit out.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Bing cherry?
Most babies can try Bing cherry from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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