Is Cherry Tomatoes safe for baby-led weaning?

Yes, Cherry Tomatoes is safe for baby-led weaning from 6 months old with appropriate preparation. Choking risk is medium.

What age can babies eat Cherry Tomatoes?

Babies can start eating Cherry Tomatoes from 6 months old. With baby-led weaning, preparation changes as your baby grows - spears for younger babies, small pieces as they develop their pincer grasp.

Is Cherry Tomatoes a choking hazard for babies?

Cherry Tomatoes has a medium choking risk. Take care with preparation and always supervise your baby.

Can you freeze Cherry Tomatoes for baby?

Spread whole on a tray, freeze, then bag. Frozen cherry tomatoes burst when thawed, so use in sauces and soups rather than as finger food.

Cherry Tomatoes

Choking risk: medium

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Quarter each tomato top to bottom (never crosswise). Skin can stay on. Squish slightly to release juice so baby can taste.

9 to 11 months

Quartered cherry tomatoes. Skin stays on. Great pincer grip food.

12+ months

Whole cherry tomatoes are fine once chewing is more developed. Halve if still cautious.

Garden notes

The easiest tomato to grow in containers. Kids love picking them off the vine. Plant one cherry tomato plant even if you plant nothing else. Whole cherry tomatoes are a choking risk under 12 months - always quarter them.

How to grow for your baby

Fastest-maturing tomatoes - many varieties ripen 55-65 days from transplant.

✦Indeterminate vines - train up a tall stake or string and keep pruning suckers.
✦More forgiving of inconsistent watering than larger tomatoes.
✦Harvest daily once they start - they ripen fast and crack if left.

Harvest for baby

Cut in half lengthwise before serving to babies under 12 months - whole cherry tomatoes are a choking hazard.

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