Are you looking for a super fast and hydrating food for your baby? I’ve got you! Learn how to safely serve this refreshing veggie for babies 6 months and up. Serve it as a baby food puree, as a solid for the finger food stage, or for baby-led weaning.

Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).

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Cucumber Baby Food

Are you looking for a cooling vegetable to serve to your baby?

I’ve got you!

Cucumbers are a refreshing veggie option that works well as a puree and as a finger food for baby-led weaning.

You might be wondering how to serve cucumbers for baby-led weaning. Are cucumbers a choking hazard? Can you make cucumber puree?

Then, this complete guide on how to feed cucumber to your baby is for you!

Below, you will find everything you need to know about serving cucumbers to your little one—the health benefits, how to serve cucumbers to your baby for baby-led weaning or as a puree, how to store these recipes, FAQs, and so much more!

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Cucumber Baby Puree

I'm cutting up three cucumbers into slices for a baby food purée on a white kitchen counter in my kitchen.
Roughly chop cucumbers – doesn’t have to be pretty.
A clear blender on my white kitchen counter. The blender is full of steamed pears and sliced cucumbers.
Add cucumbers and mango (if using) to a blender.
A cucumber purée being poured into a gray bowl on a white kitchen counter.
Puree until smooth – roughly 45 seconds.
A gray bowl full of cucumber and pear purée for baby with my hand, reaching to scoop up some purée and a green baby spoon.
Serve to baby or store for another meal.

Cucumber puree is super easy to make. Simply peel and slice the cucumber lengthwise to remove the seeds. Then slice and blend in a high-powered blender or food processor until smooth. You can also blend with pears or mango for more flavor and a thicker consistency.

Cucumber for Baby-Led Weaning

A wooden cutting board with a plate with hemp seeds on it, and I am rolling a thick stick shaped cucumber in the hemp seeds.
Take thick spears and roll in hemp seeds or crushed cereal or nuts.
A cutting board on my kitchen counter with thin slices of cucumber for baby, and I'm holding up one showing off the thinness.
For babies 9+ months – thinly slice cucumber circles

Cucumber is a great hydrating veggie for babies and toddlers. You can serve cucumber pureed or cut into age-appropriate sizes for babies and toddlers.

  • 6-8 months – long, thick spears or wide, thin slices: You can serve the cucumber with or without the skin on, as the skin can make it a little easier to grasp. You can also roll a peeled cucumber spear in some crushed baby cereal, finely ground up nuts or shredded coconut to help them grasp it. If serving spears, cut them about the width and length of an adult finger. Cut wide thin slices about 1/4 inch thick and the length of an adult finger.
  • 9+ months – wide, thin slices or thin circles:  You can continue to serve cucumbers in long, thin, wide slices or for more ease when preparing, you can start to serve them as thin rounds, similar to how you would likely slice for an adult.
  • 12+ months – thin circles or bite-sized pieces: Serve cucumbers cut into thin circles or bite-sized pieces. Feel free to leave the skin on or peel them.
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Expert Feeding Tips

  • The cool soothing texture of cucumbers can provide teething relief for swollen gums.
  • If your baby breaks off too big of a piece of cucumber, try to stay calm. Allow them to work on breaking down the food or getting the food out themselves. Avoid sticking your fingers in their mouth, as this can sometimes push food farther back into the throat. Coach baby how to spit out the cucumber by sticking out your tongue and encourage baby to lean forward slightly to see if this helps spit out the cucumber into your hand.
  • Remember that babies have a gag reflex to help prevent them from swallowing too big of a piece.
  • Baby can have pickles (aka pickled cucumbers) around 6 months of age. Just make sure to serve pickles in developmentally appropriate sizes for their age. However, pickles can be higher in sodium and sugar, so be mindful of serving them sparingly or choose healthier brands.
  • For more nutritious benefits, leave the peel on.
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Get the recipe: Easy Cucumbers for Baby (puree or baby-led weaning)

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Are you looking for a super fast and hydrating food for your baby? I've got you! Learn how to safely serve this refreshing veggie for babies 6 months and up. Serve it as a baby food puree, as a solid for the finger food stage, or for baby-led weaning.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: baby food
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Ingredients 

Cucumber Baby Puree

  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1 cup mango chunks (optional)

Cucumber for Baby-Led Weaning

  • 1 small cucumber

Instructions 

Cucumber Baby Puree

  • Place the cucumber and mango chunks into a blender and puree for 45-60 seconds or until smooth.
    A cucumber purée being poured into a gray bowl on a white kitchen counter.

Cucumber for Baby-Led Weaning

  • Cut into age-appropriate pieces (see ages and descriptions below)
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Notes

Age: 6+ months
Yield: 3 small portions for baby
How to Cut:
  • 6-8 months – long, thick spears or wide, thin slices: You can serve the cucumber with or without the skin on, as the skin can make it a little easier to grasp. You can also roll a peeled cucumber spear in some crushed baby cereal, finely ground up nuts or shredded coconut to help them grasp it. If serving spears, cut them about the width and length of an adult finger. Cut wide thin slices about 1/4 inch thick and the length of an adult finger.
  • 9+ months – wide, thin slices or thin circles:  You can continue to serve cucumbers in long, thin, wide slices or for more ease when preparing, you can start to serve them as thin rounds, similar to how you would likely slice for an adult.
  • 12+ months – thin circles or bite-sized pieces: Serve cucumbers cut into thin circles or bite-sized pieces. Feel free to leave the skin on or peel them.
Puree for Self-Feeding: Yes, it can be done! You can offer purees and still allow your baby to lead the way with self-feeding.
  • Place a few spoonfuls of purees directly on the tray or in a bowl for your baby to dip fingers into. Model how to dip your fingers into the puree and bring them to your mouth, to taste some.
  • Offer your baby a pre-loaded self-feeding utensil and hold it out for them to grasp or set on their tray. 
  • Use a solid food as a dipper. You can also offer a soft stick-shaped piece of food, such as a soft roasted carrot or bread lightly toasted and cut into strips to dip into the puree.

Storage Instructions

Cucumber Puree

Refrigerator

You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
This puree can be frozen for up to 4 months.

Baby-Led Weaning

You can store cut cucumbers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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