Can babies eat cherries?
Yes. Cherries can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve cherries
6 to 8 months
- Take out pits, stones and stems first.
- Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole.
9 to 11 months
- Take out pits, stones and stems first.
- Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole.
12 months and older
- Take out pits, stones and stems first.
- Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole.
Choking risk and safety
FAQ
Can babies eat cherries?
Yes. Cherries can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Stones are dangerous. Pit the cherries and cut them into quarters, or cook and mash the fruit.
How do I serve cherries to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Take out pits, stones and stems first. Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole. 9 to 11 months: Take out pits, stones and stems first. Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole. 12 months and older: Take out pits, stones and stems first. Remove seeds and stones, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Never serve whole.
Is cherries a choking hazard for babies?
High choking risk: prepare exactly as shown
Track cherries 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.
