Allergen note
Radish is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce a small amount (e.g., cooked and mashed) to monitor for any rare digestive or mild skin reactions.
How to serve
For babies 6-8+ months, serve a thin, soft-cooked slice as a finger food; for toddlers, offer a few small, grated pieces or thin slices to prevent choking.
Preparation
Always cook radishes until soft to reduce choking risk and aid digestion; steam or roast them, then mash or puree to a smooth consistency for young babies. For toddlers, you can offer them as very soft, small diced pieces.
Texture and choking risk
Due to their firm, round shape, raw radishes are a choking risk; always cook until very soft and mash or cut into tiny, manageable pieces, with close supervision 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 radish, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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