Watermelon
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Do not serve watermelon as balls or rounds, which are a choking shape, and pick out the seeds, including the pale immature ones. Cut it into flat finger strips or small pieces instead.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Choose ripe, soft watermelon and cut away the rind. Pick out any seeds, including the pale immature ones. Offer a finger-length strip your little one can hold, or mash the flesh. Ripe flesh is very soft and full of water, so it gums down easily.
Finger-length strips or mashed flesh, never round balls, seeds removed.
9-12 months
As the pincer grasp develops, offer small soft pieces or thin slices of seeded watermelon flesh. Keep removing the seeds and avoid scooping it into balls, which are a round choking shape.
Small soft pieces or thin slices about a half inch, no balls, seeds removed.
12-18 months
Offer small pieces of seeded watermelon flesh. It stays soft and easy to chew, so the main things are to keep removing seeds and to cut it into flat pieces rather than balls.
Bite-size flat pieces about a half inch, no balls, seeds removed.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Watermelon?
Most babies can try Watermelon from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Watermelon a choking hazard for babies?
Watermelon is considered a lower choking-risk food when served in age-appropriate sizes and textures. Follow the cut sizes above and always stay close during meals.
Is Watermelon a common allergen?
Watermelon is not one of the major food allergens. Any new food can still cause a reaction, so keep an eye on your baby the first few times.
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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