Allergen note
Low/moderate
How to serve
Cut large ripe berries into strips (6–9 mo) or cubes (9–12 mo)
Preparation
Rinse; hull; cut per age; mash for spoon
Texture and choking risk
Low – soft when cut
Sources: cdc.gov · cdc.gov · healthychildren.org · healthychildren.org · nhs.uk · nhs.uk
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 strawberries, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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