![]() ![]() It needs a lot of chewing." Demonstrate this a couple of times before offering your toddler a cashew half to do the same. Once you have chewed the nut well, open your mouth to show your toddler how it has been broken down. Say, "I moved it to my big strong teeth to chew it. Then, show how you move the nut piece to your molars with your tongue. Chew with your mouth open so it’s visible. Place the half cashew in-between your front teeth and exaggerate taking a small bite of the nut. Watch me." Then, show your child how to eat one cashew half at a time. To model how to eat cashews safely, start by telling your child: "This is a hard one. Do not serve nuts in a stroller, car seat, or while toddler is on the move (walking around). A highly animated child who is talking, yelling or singing while practicing eating nuts increases choking risk. It is important to help your child stay engaged with the task, and part of that is modeling that safe chewing takes place when we are not talking, singing, etc. Only serve nuts when your child is seated in an upright seat and is actively engaged in mealtime and not distracted. Just remember that nuts and nut pieces are considered choking hazards until age 4 and even beyond by all governing medical bodies. If your child has developed mature eating skills (taking small bites with their teeth, moving food to the side of the mouth when chewing, chewing thoroughly before swallowing, not stuffing food in their mouths, and finally, the ability to identify and spit out foods when it is not well chewed), they may be ready to learn how to eat whole cashews. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen here.Ĭontinue to finely grind cashews and use cashew butter as you wish. We advise you to follow all safety protocols we suggest to create a safe eating environment and to make educated choices for your child regarding their specific needs. It is impossible to fully eliminate all risk of a baby or child choking on any liquid, puree, or food. The preparation suggestions we offer are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for child-specific, one-on-one advice from your pediatric medical or health professional or provider. In determining the recommendations for size and shape of foods, we use the best available scientific information regarding gross, fine, and oral motor development to minimize choking risk. Your child is an individual and may have needs or considerations beyond generally accepted practices. How do you prepare cashews for babies with baby-led weaning?Įvery baby develops on their own timeline, and the suggestions on how to cut or prepare particular foods are generalizations for a broad audience. Don’t stop offering the nut unless the baby shows signs of a reaction. It is important to maintain common food allergens (such as tree nuts) in the diet regularly (about 1 gram twice weekly, if possible) once introduced. It is okay if baby does not consume each serving entirely. If there is no adverse reaction, gradually increase the quantity over future meals. ![]() When it’s time to introduce the nut, offer a scant quantity (such as a pinch of finely ground nut or 1/8 teaspoon of smooth cashew butter thinned with water) for the first few servings. However, if you suspect baby may be allergic to nuts, make an appointment with your primary care clinician or a pediatric allergist before introducing nuts at home. ![]() There is no recommendation to complete allergy testing before introducing tree nuts into the diet, even if there is a family history of food allergy. Having as diverse a diet as possible, even within the confines of food allergies, is important to get the nutrients we need to be healthy. ![]() While only 1 to 3% of the population is allergic to tree nuts, the allergy is usually life-long: only 9% of children with a tree nut allergy will outgrow it.Īlthough an allergy to one tree nut increases risk of allergy to another, keep in mind that being allergic to one nut does not necessarily mean that all nuts need to be removed from the diet. Due to similarities in the protein structure of cashews and pistachios, children are often allergic to both of these specific tree nuts. Cashews are considered tree nuts (although they are technically a seed), and all tree nuts are common food allergens. ![]()
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