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Fruits
Raspberries for babies
When and how to serve raspberries at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard
How to prepare raspberries by age
6–9 months
Flatten or smash to prevent choking.
9–12 months
Can serve whole if child manages well.
12 months+
Whole berries as tolerated.
Choking hazard
Raspberries 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
- Vitamin C
- High fiber
- Antioxidants
Serving ideas
- Fresh berries
- In yogurt
- Raspberry sauce
- In muffins
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Refrigerate. Use within 2-3 days.
Recipes with raspberries
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
