Allergen note
Plum tomatoes are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them cooked and strained to mitigate rare reactions and ease digestion.
How to serve
For infants 6+ months, offer 1-2 tablespoons of pureed, cooked plum tomato (strained to remove skins/seeds). For toddlers, serve ¼ cup of small, soft-cooked dices or a thin smear on toast.
Preparation
Always cook plum tomatoes to soften and remove skins to reduce choking risk; puree or finely chop for safe textures.
Texture and choking risk
Plum tomatoes are a choking risk; always cook until soft, mash or finely chop, and supervise closely during meals.
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 plum tomato, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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