Honeydew Melon
From 6 monthsChoking risk100 first foods★★★★★
FruitsHoneydew melon can be introduced around 6 months. Its sweet, mild flavor and soft texture are ideal for babies.
How to serve
6-9 months
Offer soft pieces or mash.
9-12 months
Serve small cubes as finger food.
12-24 months
Offer thin strips or pieces no larger than 1 cm, rind removed.
Nutrition
FiberVitamin CB vitamins
Good source of vitamin C and potassium. High water content for hydration. Contains B vitamins.
Good to know
Serve very ripe and soft. Cut into thin strips or small pieces.
Remove all seeds and rind. Choose ripe melons that smell sweet. Wash outer rind before cutting. Cut food no larger than 1 cm (about half an inch), and keep round, hard or slippery foods quartered lengthways until age 4.
Tip
A ripe honeydew has a creamy yellow color, not green. It should smell slightly sweet.
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