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Vegetables
Tomato for babies
When and how to serve tomato at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard
How to prepare tomato by age
6–9 months
Large tomatoes quartered, cherry tomatoes quartered.
9–12 months
Can serve in smaller pieces. Remove skin if tough.
12 months+
Any preparation. Cherry tomatoes still need cutting.
Choking hazard
Tomato 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
- Vitamin A
- Antioxidants
Serving ideas
- Fresh wedges
- In sauce
- Roasted tomatoes
- In salad
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Store at room temperature. Refrigerate when ripe.
Recipes with tomato
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
