Can babies eat blueberry?
Yes. Blueberry can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve blueberry
6 to 8 months
- Squash flat between your fingers, or mash, so nothing is left small, round and whole.
9 to 11 months
- Squash flat between your fingers, or mash, so nothing is left small, round and whole.
- Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole.
12 months and older
- Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole.
Choking risk and safety
FAQ
Can babies eat blueberry?
Yes. Blueberry can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Small and round is the shape of a choking hazard: squash them at first, then halve or quarter them through the toddler years.
How do I serve blueberry to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Squash flat between your fingers, or mash, so nothing is left small, round and whole. 9 to 11 months: Squash flat between your fingers, or mash, so nothing is left small, round and whole. Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole. 12 months and older: Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole.
Is blueberry a choking hazard for babies?
High choking risk: prepare exactly as shown
Track blueberry 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.
