Date for babies
A sweet and chewy fruit commonly dried and used in various dishes.
Key facts
- Category
- Fruits
- 🤧 Common food allergen
- No
- 😨 High choking risk
- Yes
- 🐥 From 12 months
- No
Can be offered from the start of weaning (around 6 months), suitably prepared.
High risk of choking unless prepared safely (for example cooked soft, mashed, ground or cut lengthwise).
Frequently asked questions
When can babies eat date?
In the BabyWean list, date can be offered from the start of weaning (around 6 months), suitably prepared.
Is date a common allergen for babies?
No. Date is not one of the common food allergens in the BabyWean list. Any food can cause a reaction, so it is still worth noting the day your baby tries it.
Is date a choking hazard?
Date is marked as a high choking risk unless it is prepared safely for your baby’s age (for example cooked soft, mashed, ground or cut lengthwise).
How do I keep track of when my baby tried date?
Add date in BabyWean with the date, notes and whether there was a reaction. Your list syncs across phones, so every caregiver sees what your baby has already tried. It is free.
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