General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Melon and Mint Salad

Name: Melon and Mint Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup watermelon, cubed; 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed; Fresh mint leaves

Refreshing fruit salad perfect for hot days

Ages: 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time: About 10 min
Serves: 2

Vegan
Gluten free

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

1 cup watermelon, cubed
1 cup cantaloupe, cubed
Fresh mint leaves

Food guides for this recipe

Cantaloupe
Mint
Watermelon

Method

1
Cut melons into baby-sized pieces
2
Tear mint leaves
3
Mix gently
4
Serve chilled

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods
AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Choking Prevention
CDC: Choking Hazards
WHO: Guideline for complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months

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