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Blueberries for babies
When and how to serve blueberries at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard
How to prepare blueberries by age
6–9 months
Smash, quarter, or flatten each berry to prevent choking.
9–12 months
Can halve larger berries. Small ones still need flattening.
12 months+
Can serve whole once child demonstrates good chewing.
Choking hazard
Blueberries can be a choking hazard for babies and young children. Prepare it exactly as described for your baby’s age, seat your baby upright and always supervise meals.
Gagging (loud coughing, watery eyes, a red face) is a normal part of learning to eat. Choking is silent: your baby cannot cough, cry or breathe and needs immediate help. Learn infant CPR and choking rescue.
Nutrition highlights
- Antioxidants
- Vitamin C
- High fiber
- Vitamin K
Serving ideas
- Smashed on toast
- Mixed in oatmeal
- Blueberry muffins
- Smoothies
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Refrigerate unwashed. Rinse before serving.
Recipes with blueberries
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
