Orange
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Remove all seeds and the fibrous membrane — both are choking risks for young children.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Peel, remove all seeds, and strip away the tough white pith and membrane between segments.
Small pieces of peeled, membrane-free flesh, or mashed.
9-12 months
Peeled, seeded, membrane trimmed if chewy.
Small bite-sized pieces.
12-18 months
Peeled, seeded segments. Large segments with the membrane intact work well — fewer choking concerns than small mandarin segments.
Peeled segments, seeded. Large segments with membrane closer to 18 months.
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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