Apple
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Apple can be given from 6 months — but RAW, firm apple is a significant choking hazard until age 3-4; in the early months, soften it by steaming or grate it.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
Steamed and pureed, or peeled and finely grated.
9-11 months
Very thin raw slices or soft cooked pieces.
12+ months
Thin slices continue; a whole or quartered hard apple is not given until preschool age.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
A piece of raw apple is among the foods that most often cause choking: cook it, grate it, or slice it very thinly — never give large, hard pieces.
📌 Watch out for these
- Always remove the seeds and core.
- Peel the skin in the early months; afterward, if well washed, it can stay on in thin slices.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.