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Can babies eat raspberry?
Raspberry can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook raspberry for a baby
- Method
- Raw or Lightly Cooked
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve raspberry changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare raspberry, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Blend or mash into a smooth seedless purée — strain seeds out for young babies.
- 9 to 11 months
- Mashed or stirred into porridge or yogurt.
- 12 to 17 months
- Whole or halved — soft enough to squash easily.
- 18 months and over
- Whole berries as a finger food.
Is raspberry an allergen?
Raspberry 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 raspberry good for babies?
Raspberries are exceptionally high in fibre and vitamin C. Their ellagic acid content is a potent antioxidant linked to cellular protection. The seeds can be strained for younger babies. Their tartness helps broaden a baby's flavour palette early.
- Vitamin C
- Fibre
- Antioxidants
Storing raspberry
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate fresh raspberries in a shallow container
In the freezer
12 Months. Freeze on a tray first, then transfer to a bag
Goes well with
Baby recipes with raspberry
- Greek Yogurt Berry Bowl
- Peach & Raspberry Purée
- Berry Yogurt Dip with Fruit
- Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries
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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.