Raisins
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Rehydrate raisins in hot water for 15 minutes until fully softened, then finely chop, mash, or puree. Stir into oatmeal or yogurt. Whole raisins are a high choking risk.
Rehydrated and finely chopped, mashed, or pureed; never whole.
9-12 months
Continue with rehydrated, finely chopped or mashed raisins. Stir into oatmeal or yogurt, or serve loose for pincer-grasp practice. Whole still poses a high choking risk.
Rehydrated and finely chopped or mashed, never whole.
12-18 months
Finely chop raisins, rehydrated or dried; rehydrating still helps reduce choking risk. Serve loose or stirred into oatmeal or yogurt. Hold off on whole raisins until molars and chewing skills are mature.
Finely chopped, rehydrated preferred; not whole yet.
2 years and up
Around the second birthday, many toddlers can manage rehydrated raisins on their own. With strong molars and steady chewing you can try unmodified raisins; model how to chew before swallowing.
Rehydrated whole, or unmodified once chewing is mature.
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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