what age for strawberries?

[Raquelita1]

Hi there
At what age is it OK to start giving lo strawberries?  There seems to be a real difference of opinion - some people say they are allergenic and should wait till a year, while for example in the Annabel Karmel cookbook it has a recipe that includes strawberries that's suitable for 7-9 months.  My dd is 8 1/2 months old now, eats all sorts of things and hadn't had any allergic reactions so far.  Just that strawberries are in season here at the moment and it seems a shame not to give them to her when they're so scrummy......  Any views welcome!
Cheers
Rachel x

[Mom to M&M]

I would definitely want until one year - strawberries and raspberries are highly allergenic and not worth the risk. Blueberries and cranberries are safe if you want to feed those - my DD LOVES blueberries.

Annabel Karmel's books are good but not so accurate on the allergy front (same with Super Baby Food).

[Raquelita1]

Thanks Karen, i guess i will hold off till next strawberry season for dd and just enjoy eating them myself for now!   

[notenoughshelfspace]

Cooking strawberries removes the allergy risk therefore Annabel Karmel  includes the recipes for that age group. I held off with raw until my little one was 10 months old; she had no allergies to anything so I did not have to Wait. But I would have no issues at all with cooked berries.