Cantaloupe

From 6 monthsChoking risk100 first foods★★★★★

Cantaloupe can be introduced around 6 months. Its soft, sweet flesh is appealing to most babies.

How to serve

6-9 months

Offer soft pieces for baby to gum or mash.

9-12 months

Serve small cubes as finger food.

12-24 months

Offer larger pieces or slices.

FiberVitamin AVitamin C

Excellent source of vitamins A and C. Good hydration (90% water). Contains potassium and folate.

This food can be a choking hazard for babies. Prepare it in an age-appropriate size and texture, and always supervise your baby while eating.

Remove all seeds and rind. Choose ripe melons that smell sweet at the stem end. Wash outer rind before cutting.

A ripe cantaloupe will smell fragrant and yield slightly when pressed at the stem end.

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