Strawberries for Baby Led Weaning
How to cut/serve strawberries for baby-led weaning by age and stage.
Servings: 1
Calories: 4kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Large Strawberry , washed, dried and hulled.
Instructions
6 months +
- Offer whole large, soft strawberries.
- Alternatively, offer the strawberry mashed or as strawberry puree on a preloaded spoon.
9 months +
- Offer as 6 months + or cut into thin slices.
12 months - 24 months
- Offer as 6 months +, 9 months + or as quarters.
Video
Notes
- Bigger is safer for younger babies, look for large strawberries that won't be able to fit entirely into your child's mouth. It will force them to take bites and help reduce the risk of choking.
- It is important that you serve soft and juicy strawberries. Gently press the strawberry between your thumb and forefinger. It should smoosh with gentle pressure. Firm strawberries are not suitable to offer your baby.
- If the whole berry is munched down to a size that raises a choking concern, (small enough to get in your baby's mouth but large enough to block their air-hole) replace it with a larger one. Safety is key.
- When your baby has developed their pincer grasp and is able to pick up smaller pieces of food you can offer thin slices
- This is a guide for general use, it is not medical advice. Babies develop at their own pace. It is vital to consider your baby's developmental readiness rather than just following a calendar.
Nutrition
Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg