Raisins
Raisins can be introduced around 9-12 months when properly prepared. They're sticky and can be a choking hazard.
How to serve
Chop finely or soak in water to soften, then chop.
Offer chopped raisins in foods.
Nutrition
Good source of iron, potassium, and fiber. Contains natural sugars for energy. High in antioxidants.
Good to know
Sticky and chewy. Chop finely or soak in water to soften. Can stick to throat.
Choking hazard - chop or soak to soften. Very sticky and can stick to teeth. High in sugar - serve in moderation. Cut food no larger than 1 cm (about half an inch), and keep round, hard or slippery foods quartered lengthways until age 4. Dried fruit is often treated with sulphites as a preservative, and sulphites are one of the 14 EU-declared allergens. Unsulphured raisins are darker in colour and widely available - worth choosing if your child has asthma, which sulphites can aggravate.
Tip
Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to plump and soften. Mix into oatmeal or baked goods.
