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Don't worry!! If she hasn't had a reaction then she is fine! Unless you have a family history of strawberry allergies, I wouldn't be concerned at all!!

I'm sure she is just fine, but agree that you should keep an eye on her just in case.

I wouldn't worry! I was told by the public health dietician that unless there is a family history of an allergy, it's fine to introduce things before 12 months. I think that info is kind of outdated... not that I am an expert! Just my personal feelings

@sslm: my public health nurse said the same thing...unless there is a family history, the only thing "off limits" before 12mo is honey

I wouldn't worry too much!

A had all the foods she shouldn't before 1 year I'm sure she will be fine!

@Cherrybee: Really? I never knew that....

Aw don't worry. Just keep an eye on her, but I'm sure she's just fine

I did this all the time. I didn't even realize strawberry was such a common allergen. Sounds like she's fine which is great! The only really dangerous thing is honey.

Here's an interesting article: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2013/03/19/how-and-why-to-introduce-allergens-to-your-infant When we introduced solids at about 6 months we tried eggs and strawberries pretty early on with no issue. This seemed fairly reliable and indicated that a severe reaction would most likely manifest more immediately. I think you are in the clear: http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/food_allergies.html and assuming she doesn't have any rash or anything less serious, you now know she likes and isn't allergic to strawberries.

@Cherrybee: another voice chiming in to say don't worry! our ped never told us to avoid strawberries and I'm pretty sure I gave LO puréed strawberries before she turned a year old!

my doctor said strawberries in baby food, pouches, etc are fine because they're processed - but fresh are what you want to avoid. that said, if she hasn't reacted I'm sure she's fine. I was told a strawberry reaction would likely start with a rash!

My ped said fresh strawberries (or the kid in pouches) were fine.

This is an interesting thread. I am about to start solids with my lo and I feel somewhat overwhelmed. I go back and forth between "should I obsessively research" or should I use my intuition. There is so much info out there!
I fed a baby a strawberry I was a child and there was a miscommunication. The mom freaked on me but the baby loved it and thankfully was just fine. More than fine!

I asked my ped about this stuff, and she said that she recommends trying most foods (except honey) whenever the parents feel like introducing it. Watch for a reaction, and if she doesn't have one, she's fine. If she does, she may have had it at the one year mark anyway, so it's better to have it now when you're paying close attention than when you're not! :):):)

So, if it makes you feel any better, I fed G spoiled milk on accident today. It was a frozen breastmilk bag from September and I didn't think to smell it first. she spit it up everywhere!