![]() After your child's first birthday, she can have small amounts of 100 percent fruit juice as an occasional treat (no more than 4 oz. But that means, of course, that you’ll have to keep an extra close eye while your baby eats and remove peels from her tray as soon as she’s finished with them.Īs for orange juice? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says juice is not appropriate for babies under 1, who should fill up on breast milk or formula, and then solid foods. Doing so actually makes orange wedges easier to grab, especially for babies who haven’t yet fully mastered their pincer grasp. ![]() Leave the peel on in the beginning, though. One thing that stays the same? It’s important to remove the seeds and tough inner membranes, since they can be a choking hazard. The best way to slice and serve oranges will change as your new eater gets more experienced. At this age, experts say babies are more capable of self-feeding. That can be as early as 6 months if you’re trying a baby-led weaning approach (which involves introducing solids in the form of finger foods instead of purées). Since they're a little tough to purée, oranges get to be fair game once your baby is capable of eating finger foods. Here’s everything you need to know about introducing oranges, including the best way to cut them for brand-new eaters, creative serving ideas, plus what it might mean if your little one experiences redness around her mouth after eating citrus. ![]()
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