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Can babies eat cherry?
Cherry can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
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How to cook cherry for a baby
- Method
- Raw (pitted) or Steamed
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve cherry changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare cherry, age by age
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Choking risk
Remove every stone and quarter each cherry lengthways before serving.
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Is cherry an allergen?
Cherry 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 cherry good for babies?
Remove every cherry stone and quarter each soft cherry lengthways before serving.
- Anthocyanins
- Melatonin
- Vitamin C
Storing cherry
In the fridge
5 Days. Refrigerate pitted cherries in a sealed container
In the freezer
12 Months. Freeze pitted cherries in a single layer first
Goes well with
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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.