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Expert Q&A
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| By Peggy O'Shea Kochenbach Registered Dietitian | ||
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How should I cook apples for my baby?
Apples should be peeled, cooked, pureed and strained before giving them to a baby. For younger babies, smooth applesauce is the best choice. As children get older, they can tolerate applesauce that is less fine, or try cooked apples that have been mashed or shredded. Once babies are 18 to 24 months, they can begin eating pieces of soft and mealy apples.
Keep in mind that apples can be a choking hazard. Toddlers and older children should be carefully monitored and supervised when eating apples, and make certain that children are seated when eating and not lying down or running around. And while many of the nutrients in apples are in the peel, it should never be given to small babies. Apples should always be peeled and thinly sliced before giving them to babies and children of any age.
