Tomato

Category: Vegetable
Recommended age: 6 months
Priority allergen: Not a priority allergen
Nutrition highlights: Vitamin C

Overview

Tomato fits complementary feeding around 6 months with other vegetables. Introduce it as one single-ingredient new food.

Preparation

Cook until soft, then mash or puree for early textures, or serve soft peeled pieces cut small once your baby handles lumps. Remove skins and seeds if they are hard for your baby to manage. Supervise every meal.

Three-step introduction

Step 1: First tiny taste

Offer a small taste of soft mashed or pureed tomato. Watch for concerning symptoms and get urgent help if breathing or swelling problems appear.

Step 2: Larger offer

If tolerated, offer more of the same tomato preparation at a later feed.

Step 3: Include regularly

Serve tomato regularly in age-safe textures.

FAQ

When are babies usually ready for solid foods?

Complementary foods are typically introduced around 6 months of age, when the baby shows developmental readiness (for example, sitting with support, good head control, and swallowing food rather than pushing it out). Introducing solids before 4 months is not recommended.

Do I need to introduce foods in a certain order?

For most children, there is no required order for first foods. Fruits, vegetables, meats and other proteins, and other food groups can all be part of complementary feeding around 6 months.

How should I prepare tomatoes to reduce choking risk?

Cook until soft enough to mash easily when needed, and cut small spherical foods such as tomatoes into small pieces. Feed textures that match your baby’s chewing and swallowing skills, and always supervise eating.

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