Cherries
fruit · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: high
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Remove the stone, quarter the cherry and puree the soft flesh.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Remove the stone and quarter every cherry before serving.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Always stone and quarter cherries — whole cherries are a choking hazard.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 308 kJ
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Iron: 0.21 mg
- Calcium: 12 mg
- Zinc: 0.09 mg
- Vitamin C: 8 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.