Strawberries are perhaps the most popular berries in the world, with their bright color, beautiful shape and incredible nutritional content. Add to that their sweet and delicious taste, almost everyone loves strawberries. They can be eaten as is or incorporated into various recipes including milkshakes, cakes or other types of desserts. They are known to be rich in vitamins and flavonoids, which are excellent for health but, ironically, are also responsible for unwanted allergic reactions. Kids love strawberries, but here are some things to remember when considering giving strawberries to kids. When can children eat strawberries? Strawberries can cause allergic reactions in children and experts have different opinions and guidelines on when these fruits can be introduced into their diet. Some recommend waiting until children are at least one year old before starting to eat these delicious berries. However, in the United States, a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics states that these guidelines have been changed to allow children to eat strawberries from the age of six months onwards. Allergic reactions to strawberries commonly manifest as rashes and itching, especially when the fruit touches the skin around the mouth. Occasionally, however, serious reactions may occur, resulting in swelling of the throat. Other symptoms include hives on the body and worsening of asthma or eczema. The skin reaction in response to the fruit's acidity contributes to diaper rash in some babies and is not considered an allergic reaction. How can I introduce strawberries to children? 1. Look for signs that your kids are ready for strawberries. Strawberries can be given to children as finger food, but you need to make sure they are ready... half the paper... to avoid diarrhoea. Some individuals suffer from anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that causes difficulty breathing and a sudden drop in blood pressure.5. What can I do if strawberry seeds are found in my baby's diaper? Strawberry seeds in your baby's diaper may mean that your baby is having trouble digesting the seeds. This is a harmless condition and should not be a cause for alarm. Summary Strawberries are delicious and nutritious fruits that mothers often want to introduce into their children's diets. It is best to give them pureed, mashed or in small pieces when a baby is at least 6 to 12 months old. Works Cited http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/when-can-my-baby-eat- strawberries.html http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/strawberries-blueberries-good-baby-3162 .html http://www.livestrong.com/article/543876-the-signs-of-a-strawberry-allergy-in-a-child/