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Raisins for babies
When and how to serve raisins at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard
How to prepare raisins by age
6–9 months
Only soaked and finely chopped: soak in hot water until plump and soft, then chop finely or purée and stir into porridge or baking. Never offer whole or dry raisins at this age — they are a choking hazard.
9–12 months
Still soaked and finely chopped, mixed into porridge, yogurt or soft baking — never whole or dry.
12 months+
Whole raisins can be offered once your child chews well; soaking softens them. Dried fruit sticks to teeth, so offer it with meals rather than as a grazing snack.
Choking hazard
Raisins 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
- High fiber
- Potassium rich
- Copper
- Antioxidants
Serving ideas
- Soaked, chopped raisins in porridge
- Baked into soft oat muffins
- Chopped into yogurt
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for several months.
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
