Allergen note
Cherry tomatoes are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them cooked and mashed to reduce acidity and choking risk, watching for rare oral allergy syndrome.
How to serve
For infants 6+ months, offer mashed or quartered cherry tomatoes (1-2 pieces) to reduce choking risk; for toddlers, halved or whole tomatoes (3-4) make a perfect finger food.
Preparation
Always cook and mash cherry tomatoes to reduce choking risk and acidity; steaming or roasting softens them for easy pureeing or smashing.
Texture and choking risk
Always quarter cherry tomatoes to prevent choking; supervise closely during meals as they are a high-risk shape.
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries cherry tomato, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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