Apples are one of those foods you want your child to love. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" has a nice marketing ring to it - and it may be true! There are lots of varieties of apples to choose from and it will be fun to introduce your baby to them all. We believe it would be best to stay away from the sour apple varieties such as Granny Smith (green apples) to start. Try a Gala apple or another sweet variety to ensure your baby has a great first experience. You can give your baby apples starting at 6 months old. You have a choice between commercial baby food, jars of applesauce, and making your own with fresh apples. We recommend that you buy organic because 91% of apples tested by the USDA were found to contain pesticide residue. If you are buying applesauce, read the label to ensure that there is no added sugar to their mix. Ascorbic acid is one added ingredient to apple sauce that should cause no concern. It is Vitamin C and it is used as a preservative to keep the applesauce from turning brown.
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