Allergen note
While not a top allergen, introduce sun-dried tomatoes in tiny amounts due to high acidity and potential sulfite content, which can cause sensitivities.
How to serve
For toddlers over 12 months, finely chop a teaspoon into soft foods like pasta or yogurt to introduce the flavor and prevent choking.
Preparation
Always rehydrate and cook sun-dried tomatoes until very soft, then puree them into a smooth paste to mix into other foods, ensuring they are not a choking hazard and are easier to digest.
Texture and choking risk
Due to their chewy, sticky texture, sun-dried tomatoes are a choking risk; always finely chop and cook until soft before mixing into a puree or soft food for infants, 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 sun dried tomatoes, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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