Cucumber is safe for babies from 6 months old. How you prepare it changes as your baby grows. Here is exactly what to do at each stage.
Choking risk: low
Low choking risk with appropriate preparation. Always supervise mealtimes.
Flavor guide
Raw cucumber is mild, clean, and watery with a faint grassy sweetness and a cool, refreshing quality that comes from its high water content. Cooking is rarely done with cucumber as it turns soft and loses its signature freshness quickly. It pairs naturally with yogurt, dill, mint, lemon, garlic, avocado, and tomato.
Peel, remove seeds, cut into thick spears. Cucumber has high water content and is cooling - great for teething. Serve chilled for extra soothing effect.
Serving ideas
Halved slices or small dice, peeled. Skin can be offered if it's thin.
Serving ideas
Any preparation. Raw rounds, sticks, in salads, with dips.
Serving ideas
Ingredients
Steps
Allergen note: contains dairy. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving as the cucumber releases more water over time.
Can babies eat cucumber?
Yes. Cucumber is safe for babies from 6 months old. For young babies, the best approach is to cut a thick spear with the skin on, which provides grip and the cool, crisp flesh is soothing for gums. Remove the seeds from the center, which can be slippery, especially for younger babies. Raw cucumber is one of the few vegetables that is safe to serve uncooked from the start, as long as it is cut correctly.
How do I cut cucumber for a 6 month old?
Cut the cucumber lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter into spears about 3 to 4 inches long, leaving the skin on. Remove the seedy center, which is slippery and can separate in the mouth. The skin gives baby a surface to grip. The spear is long enough to hold but with enough flesh at the end to gnaw on. Do not cut into coins or rounds, as those shapes are harder to grip and easier to gag on.
How do I serve cucumber to a 9 month old?
At 9 months, babies are developing a pincer grasp and can handle smaller pieces. Cut cucumber into small cubes or thin half-moons with the skin on. You can also continue with spears. Remove the seedy center if it is very watery. At this age you might also try thinly sliced cucumber in a yogurt dip or mixed into soft foods for texture variety.
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