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.