{"id":3122,"date":"2026-07-30T06:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/?p=3122"},"modified":"2026-07-30T06:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:49:30","slug":"apples-for-babies-toddlers-how-to-serve-at-each-age-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/learn-play\/apples-for-babies-toddlers-how-to-serve-at-each-age-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Apples for Babies &amp; Toddlers: How to Serve at each Age &amp; Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Leah Hackney, RD, LD, CSP.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apples are one of those core staple foods every family loves. From first tastes to toddler lunch boxes, they&#8217;re familiar, versatile, naturally sweet and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Apples for babies are one of the most popular first fruits, but due to their hard texture it&#8217;s important to make sure they&#8217;re offered safely according to your child&#8217;s developmental stage and feeding skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For babies who are just starting solids, this often means it&#8217;s best to start with soft cooked apples in either wedge shapes, mashed, or as a pur\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As they grow into toddlerhood, the shape and texture can be adapted to their developmental stage, and apples often become a fun, everyday snack to grab on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apples can be introduced safely when your baby shows the signs of readiness to start solids, around 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s best to start with cooked apples in wedge shapes, mashed apples, or as a pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raw apples can pose a choking hazard due to their hard texture, so how you prepare them will change as your child grows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apples are a nutrient-rich option that pair well with proteins, fats, and grains to make satisfying mini meals and snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convenient apple snacks can complement fresh fruit and whole foods as part of a varied, balanced diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Can Babies Start Eating Apples?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Babies can start eating apples from around 6 months, when they show the signs of readiness for solids such as good head and trunk control, sitting with minimal or no assistance, bringing food to their mouth, and showing an interest in eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offering apples early is a great way to expose little ones to a variety of naturally sweet tastes and textures. For more on the safety considerations around introducing fruit and other early foods, <a href=\"https:\/\/solidstarts.com\/foods\/apple\/\" title=\"\">Solidstarts&#8217; guide to apples<\/a> is a helpful reference. If you&#8217;re starting solids and want more guidance, you may also enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/learn-play\/starting-solids-helping-your-baby-learn-to-self-feed\/\" title=\"\">Starting Solids: Helping Your Baby Learn to Self-Feed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Prepare Apples Safely at Each Stage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each child develops at their own pace and has their own feeding journey, but these stage-by-stage ideas can help guide you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For 6\u20137 Months: First Tastes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do I prepare apples for my 6\u20137 month-old? At this developmental stage, aim for soft textures that are easy to mash with gums, and avoid hard round shapes. At 6 months, babies use their palmar grasp, picking up objects with their whole hand. If you choose to start with finger foods, it&#8217;s recommended to offer larger soft cuts, as this can help them learn to take bites and makes it easier for them to pick up and self-feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-prepare-apples-for-6-7-month-old-babies-1024x548.png\" alt=\"White tray with a bowl of granola and mango pieces, a pineapple slice, and a jam-topped spoon on a light surface.\" class=\"wp-image-3131\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8686401480111008;width:607px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-prepare-apples-for-6-7-month-old-babies-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-prepare-apples-for-6-7-month-old-babies-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-prepare-apples-for-6-7-month-old-babies-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-prepare-apples-for-6-7-month-old-babies-600x321.png 600w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-prepare-apples-for-6-7-month-old-babies.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Little Bellies How to prepare apples for 6\u20137 month old babies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-serve-apples-to-babies.png\" alt=\"Two side-by-side photos of a hand holding a peeled mango in the palm; one image shows a flat open hand, the other shows a hand squeezing the mango.\" class=\"wp-image-3130\" style=\"width:611px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-serve-apples-to-babies.png 739w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-serve-apples-to-babies-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-serve-apples-to-babies-600x284.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to serve apple for babies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re wondering how to boil apple for baby, boiling (along with steaming or baking) is one of the easiest ways to soften apples until they&#8217;re fork-tender and easy to mash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peeled and steamed (or boiled) apple wedges the size of one or two adult fingers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mashed cooked apple stirred into oatmeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft apple blended with pear and cinnamon (a gentle, stool-softening combo)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth apple pur\u00e9e on a pre-loaded spoon for them to self-feed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re doing a baby-led weaning approach, large soft fork-tender wedges are easier for babies to grasp with their palmar grasp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsweetened apple pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted or saut\u00e9ed apples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft apple mashed into foods like oatmeal or yoghurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mashed apple spread on safe teething crackers or meltable puffs or sticks, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/product\/organic-sweet-potato-pick-me-sticks\/\" title=\"\">Organic Sweet Potato Pick-Me-Sticks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-serve-apples-to-babies-and-toddlers.png\" alt=\"Round divided plate with four breadsticks and a dollop of orange dipping sauce in the corner.\" class=\"wp-image-3129\" style=\"width:340px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-serve-apples-to-babies-and-toddlers.png 462w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-How-to-serve-apples-to-babies-and-toddlers-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apple pur\u00e9e with Little Bellies Organic Sweet Potato Pick-Me-Sticks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For general guidance on introducing foods and progressing textures by age and stage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/canada-food-guide\/resources\/nutrition-healthy-term-infants\/nutrition-healthy-term-infants-recommendations-birth-six-months\/6-24-months.html\" title=\"\">Health Canada\u2019s recommendations for feeding infants and young children<\/a> are a helpful resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also find <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/learn-play\/introducing-solids-spoon-feeding-vs-baby-led-weaning-blw\/\" title=\"\">Introducing Solids: Spoon Feeding vs Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)<\/a> helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8\u201310+ Months: Building Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As chewing and hand coordination improve, babies are often ready for more texture, and they start transitioning from their palmar grasp to their pincer grasp. If you have already offered finger foods, you can start cutting food into smaller pieces for them to practice picking up with their thumb and forefinger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples.png\" alt=\"Six bite-sized pineapple chunks arranged in a loose circle on a white surface.\" class=\"wp-image-3128\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0183804222245563;width:322px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples.png 445w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apple snacks for babies and toddlers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finely grated raw apple (should still be easy to mash and eat with gums)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft diced cooked apple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple stirred into yoghurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small apple pieces mixed into pancakes or muffins (baked to be soft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little Bellies <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/product\/organic-apple-berry-softcorn\/\" title=\"\">Organic Apple &amp; Berry Softcorn<\/a> (10+ months) can be a simple option for snack variety when you need something convenient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also a great time to continue texture progression. Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/learn-play\/introducing-textures-to-babies\/\" title=\"\">Introducing Textures to Babies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Apple Snack Ideas for Babies:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 6\u201312 months, apple snacks can be small or just another opportunity to learn a new food or meet nutrient needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leftover steamed apples rolled with cinnamon and a bit of ground flax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yoghurt + apple pur\u00e9e or mashed apple (can be offered in a reusable pouch!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple oat fritters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABC muffins (apple, banana, carrot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handy stage options:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For little ones exploring dissolvable finger foods, <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/product\/organic-apple-cinnamon-puffs\/\" title=\"\">Organic Apple &amp; Cinnamon Puffs<\/a> can be a practical, age-and-stage appropriate snack for flavour exploration on the go. <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/product\/organic-apple-berry-softcorn\/\" title=\"\">Organic Apple &amp; Berry Softcorn<\/a> can be a simple option for snack variety when you need something convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples-to-toddlers.png\" alt=\"White plate with carrot sticks, pink puffed snacks, and a savory muffin in a pink liner.\" class=\"wp-image-3125\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples-to-toddlers.png 520w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples-to-toddlers-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples-to-toddlers-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-How-to-serve-apples-to-toddlers-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easy Apple Snack Ideas for babies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12+ Months and Toddler Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toddlers often want more autonomy at meals, but they&#8217;re still developing their chewing skills. Now is when you can start offering more raw options, in thin cuts, or a whole apple, and practice safe chewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-at-12-months-Very-thin-apple-slices.png\" alt=\"Thin apple sticks with red skin arranged in a line on a white surface, left panel\" class=\"wp-image-3126\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.161228406909789;width:616px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-at-12-months-Very-thin-apple-slices.png 912w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-at-12-months-Very-thin-apple-slices-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-at-12-months-Very-thin-apple-slices-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Little-Bellies-Apples-for-Babies-at-12-months-Very-thin-apple-slices-600x278.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Very thin slices of apple for 12+ months<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 12 months, try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very thin apple slices with nut or seed butter (spread thinly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matchstick apples (apple fries!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple oatmeal bars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple packed in lunch boxes with yoghurt and a protein food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around 18+ months: You can start offering a whole apple and teach them how to take bites while seated and supervised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer to 2\u20133 years: You can start offering thicker apple slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Apple Snack Ideas for Toddlers:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help prevent snack-time meltdowns and keep them full until the next meal, think of snacks as &#8220;mini meals&#8221; with a protein, carbohydrate, and fat offered in a reasonable balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple matchsticks + cheddar slices + crackers + avocado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple + peanut butter toast fingers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple muffins + milk + peanut butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thin apple slices + hummus + crackers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple snack box with fruit, cheese, and seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applesauce + graham crackers + nut butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze-dried apple slices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Handy stage option:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/product\/organic-raspberry-apple-nibbles\/\" title=\"\">Organic Raspberry &amp; Apple Nibbles<\/a> (12+ months) can be a helpful addition to your snack rotation while continuing to offer fresh fruit too<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Packaged Apple Snacks Fit into a Varied, Balanced Diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"352\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Easy-Apple-Snack-Ideas-for-babies.png\" alt=\"Green divided plate for kids with pink puffed snacks in the top-left, orange fruit puree in the top-right, and small square cereal bars in the bottom section.\" class=\"wp-image-3124\" style=\"width:316px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Easy-Apple-Snack-Ideas-for-babies.png 352w, https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Easy-Apple-Snack-Ideas-for-babies-300x291.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apple snacks for babies and toddlers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all try to offer fresh fruit when we can, but real life also calls for convenience when we&#8217;re on the go. With busy mornings, activities, multiple kids, and travel, parents often need quick, wholesome snacks they can pair with a fruit or veggie to lighten the mental load. Packaged apple snacks made with simple ingredients, designed for specific ages and stages, can be part of a balanced diet. Try not to think of something out of a package as immediately &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;bad,&#8221; but rather think about how you can add a variety of whole foods where it makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some days look like homemade roasted cinnamon apples, and other days it looks like grabbing a <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/snacks-by-stage\/baby\/\" title=\"\">baby snack<\/a> and a banana for the diaper bag before swim lessons. Both have a place. For toddler snack inspiration, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebellies.com\/ca\/learn-play\/nourishing-your-toddler-breakfast-ideas-snacks-and-picky-eating\/\" title=\"\">Nourishing Your Toddler: Breakfast Ideas, Snacks and Picky Eating<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways with apple packaged snacks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opt for appropriate textures and shapes based on your little one&#8217;s chewing skills and development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim for options with simple, wholesome ingredients, organic where possible, and third-party tested and regulated for heavy metals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoom out and look at nutrition over the week instead of focusing on each individual meal &#8211; it balances out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Apple Serving Tips for Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook apples and leave the peel off for younger babies who are still developing chewing skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use lemon juice on cut apples to reduce browning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer apples regularly in different forms; keep it pressure-free, but frequent offerings help increase acceptance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair apples with protein or fat to help snacks feel more filling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep portions realistic and small, and pressure low<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apples for Babies: Our Final Thoughts&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apples are a family-friendly, flexible food that can grow with your child&#8217;s eating abilities, from first-taste pur\u00e9es to slices in a toddler lunchbox. The key is to match the texture and preparation to your child&#8217;s developmental stage, while keeping snack time realistic and enjoyable for everyone. Explore the Little Bellies range of wholesome organic apple snacks and support your little one&#8217;s snacking journey, one bite at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple Snacks for Babies FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section-toggles\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n    <ul class=\"toggles js-toggles\">\n\n                    \n            <li class=\"toggle \" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\">\n                <h3 class=\"toggle__head\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" >When can babies eat apples?<\/a>\n                <\/h3><!-- \/.toggle__head -->\n\n                <div class=\"toggle__body\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div class=\"toggle__body-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\n                        <p>Babies can eat apples from 6 months when they start solids. If starting with finger foods, try soft cooked and peeled apple wedges that mash easily, or opt for pre-loaded spoons to self-feed mashed apple or apple pur\u00e9e.<\/p>\n                    <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body-inner -->\n                <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body -->\n            <\/li><!-- \/.toggle -->\n                    \n            <li class=\"toggle \" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\">\n                <h3 class=\"toggle__head\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" >How do I prepare apples for my 6-month-old?<\/a>\n                <\/h3><!-- \/.toggle__head -->\n\n                <div class=\"toggle__body\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div class=\"toggle__body-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\n                        <p>Steamed, boiled, or baked apple, softened until fork-tender and easy to mash, is a great place to start. Mashed cooked apple, blended apple pur\u00e9e, and soft peeled wedges are all safe options at this stage.<\/p>\n                    <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body-inner -->\n                <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body -->\n            <\/li><!-- \/.toggle -->\n                    \n            <li class=\"toggle \" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\">\n                <h3 class=\"toggle__head\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" >Are apple puffs and apple snacks safe for babies?<\/a>\n                <\/h3><!-- \/.toggle__head -->\n\n                <div class=\"toggle__body\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div class=\"toggle__body-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\n                        <p>Yes! Check labels for any ingredients not recommended for babies (added sugar, salt, honey) and go for age-and-stage appropriate options. Use them according to package instructions and while seated and supervised.<\/p>\n                    <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body-inner -->\n                <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body -->\n            <\/li><!-- \/.toggle -->\n                    \n            <li class=\"toggle \" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\">\n                <h3 class=\"toggle__head\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" >What are good apple snacks for toddlers on the go?<\/a>\n                <\/h3><!-- \/.toggle__head -->\n\n                <div class=\"toggle__body\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                    <div class=\"toggle__body-inner\" itemprop=\"text\">\n                        <p>Try thin apple slices (rinsed with cold water or a little lemon or lime juice to keep them from browning), apple muffins, apples with cheese, or convenient packaged apple snacks paired with a filling food like yoghurt, cheese, or a nut butter.<\/p>\n                    <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body-inner -->\n                <\/div><!-- \/.toggle__body -->\n            <\/li><!-- \/.toggle -->\n            <\/ul>\n<\/section><!-- \/.section-toggles -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Leah Hackney, RD, LD, CSP. 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