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Can babies eat blueberry?
Blueberry can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook blueberry for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Raw (mashed)
- Ready in
- 5 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve blueberry changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare blueberry, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Mash or blend raw blueberries into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Mashed or mixed into yogurt or porridge.
- 12 to 17 months
- Halved blueberries — cut lengthways to reduce choking risk.
- 18 months and over
- Whole blueberries are manageable for most toddlers at this stage — supervise and assess readiness.
Choking risk
Whole blueberries are a choking hazard before 12 months. Always mash or purée first.
Watch: Safe berry preparation
Is blueberry an allergen?
Blueberry is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is blueberry good for babies?
Blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of any fruit. Rich in anthocyanins that support brain development and memory. Also provide vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. Their deep colour indicates powerful phytonutrients beneficial from early life.
- Anthocyanins
- Vit C
- Vit K
- Manganese
- Fiber
Storing blueberry
In the fridge
5 Days. Refrigerate fresh blueberries unwashed until serving
In the freezer
12 Months. Freeze on a tray first, then transfer to a bag for loose portions
Goes well with
Baby recipes with blueberry
- Apple & Blueberry Oatmeal
- Banana Blueberry Smoothie
- Greek Yogurt Berry Bowl
- Lemon Blueberry Yogurt
- Blueberry Coconut Chia Pot
- Berry Yogurt Dip with Fruit
- Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries
- Mini Blueberry Oat Muffins
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.