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Can babies eat watermelon?
Watermelon can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to serve watermelon for a baby
- Method
- None / Raw
- Texture
- Purée or strips
How you cut and serve watermelon changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare watermelon, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Blend seedless flesh into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Long strips of seedless flesh for easy gripping.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small seedless cubes.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size pieces — they can self-feed easily.
Choking risk
Remove all seeds before serving. Large pieces can be a choking hazard.
Watch: Safe watermelon serving
Is watermelon an allergen?
Watermelon 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 watermelon good for babies?
Watermelon is 92% water, making it an excellent hydration source on warm days. Rich in lycopene — a powerful antioxidant linked to heart health. Also provides vitamin C and amino acid citrulline which supports healthy blood flow. Its light sweetness is universally appealing to babies.
- Lycopene
- Vit C
- Vit A
- Citrulline
- Potassium
Storing watermelon
In the fridge
3 Days. Keep cut pieces refrigerated in a sealed container
In the freezer
Not Recommended. High water content makes texture unpleasant after freezing
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.