Can babies eat cucumber?
Yes. Cucumber can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve cucumber
6 to 8 months
- Peel the skin off first.
- Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist.
9 to 11 months
- Peel the skin off first.
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
12 months and older
- 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 cucumber?
Yes. Cucumber can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Peel it and offer thick spears; thin raw slices and hard coins can be a choking risk.
How do I serve cucumber to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Peel the skin off first. Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist. 9 to 11 months: Peel the skin off first. Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb. 12 months and older: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Is cucumber a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
Track cucumber 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.
