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Cherry
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Cherry
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Potassium | 238 mg |
| Fibre | 0.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Sugars | 14.6 g |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Cherry to babies
6–8 months
Quartered lengthways
Cut whole cherries lengthways into quarters and remove the stone — a whole or halved cherry is a choking risk.
9–11 months
Quartered lengthways
Still quartered and stone removed as chewing develops.
12–24 months
Quartered lengthways
Quartered and stone removed until about 5 years.
Watch out for
- Prepare it rightunder 60 months
Cut small round fruits — grapes, cherries, berries, strawberries, cherry tomatoes — into quarters. Cut sausages in half and then lengthways, never into coins.
NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies
Per 100 g from CoFID (14-382). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Cherry: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat cherry?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cut whole cherries lengthways into quarters and remove the stone — a whole or halved cherry is a choking risk.
How do I cut and serve cherry for my baby?
6–8 months (Quartered lengthways): Cut whole cherries lengthways into quarters and remove the stone — a whole or halved cherry is a choking risk.
9–11 months (Quartered lengthways): Still quartered and stone removed as chewing develops.
12–24 months (Quartered lengthways): Quartered and stone removed until about 5 years.
Is cherry a choking hazard for babies?
Cut small round fruits — grapes, cherries, berries, strawberries, cherry tomatoes — into quarters. Cut sausages in half and then lengthways, never into coins. Source: NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies.