Can 9-month-old baby eat tomato?

Tomato is generally considered safe for a 9-month-old, so you can relax. By this age, babies can usually tolerate most fruits and vegetables as puree or soft pieces. Tomato is rich in vitamins A and C and lycopene, a healthy choice. A few points to remember: choose ripe tomato, peel the skin, and lightly cook (steam or brief boiling) to remove seeds—raw tomato's acidity and small hard particles can be harder for some babies than cooked. Acidity, even in cooked tomato, can rarely cause mild redness in the diaper area for sensitive babies—this is temporary irritation, not allergy. When first trying, start with a small amount and don't add other new foods for a few days so you can watch for reaction. If you see rash, breathing difficulty, or vomiting, consult your pediatrician.