Grapefruit
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Serve whole grapefruit segments with peel, membrane, and seeds removed. If baby bites a big piece, stay calm and let them work it out themselves.
Whole segments, no peel, no membrane, no seeds.
9-12 months
Offer thin slices or bite-sized pieces of grapefruit segments with membrane and seeds removed. The size helps refine the pincer grasp.
Thin slices or bite-sized, no membrane, no seeds.
12-18 months
Serve bite-sized pieces of grapefruit with membrane and seeds removed, paired with a fork to encourage utensil use.
Bite-sized pieces, no membrane, no seeds.
2 years and up
Offer thin slices or bite-sized pieces. Or serve a halved grapefruit, seeds removed and segments loosened, for the toddler to scoop from the peel.
Thin slices, bite-sized, or halved with loosened segments.
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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