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Orange for babies
△ Moderate choking risk
Safety first: Membranes can be hard to manage. Remove seeds and tough membrane for young babies.
Why orange is great for babies
Classic vitamin C source — pairs beautifully with iron-rich meals.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Offer a large peeled wheel with membrane pierced, or supremed segments (membrane removed) cut small. Citrus may cause harmless rash around the mouth.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Small pieces of supremed segments.
How to serve at 12+ months
Segments with thin membrane are usually manageable; halve them if large.
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General information compiled from public pediatric feeding recommendations — not medical advice. Always supervise your baby while eating and talk to your pediatrician about starting solids and introducing allergens, especially if your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy.