Can babies eat apple?
Yes. Apple can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve apple
6 to 8 months
- Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb.
- Smooth purée on a preloaded spoon, or thick enough to cling to it.
9 to 11 months
- Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb.
- Grate finely and stir into other foods.
12 months and older
- Grate finely and stir into other foods.
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Choking risk and safety
FAQ
Can babies eat apple?
Yes. Apple can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Raw apple is hard and a real choking risk: cook it until soft, or grate it finely.
How do I serve apple to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb. Smooth purée on a preloaded spoon, or thick enough to cling to it. 9 to 11 months: Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb. Grate finely and stir into other foods. 12 months and older: Grate finely and stir into other foods. Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Is apple a choking hazard for babies?
High choking risk: prepare exactly as shown
Track apple and every first food
Log what your baby tries, how it went and any reaction, with serving advice for every food, in the Munchlet app.
