Okay, this might be a controversial take in the citrus world, but I stand by it—this is the way to cut mandarin oranges for babies.
Step one: Peel it. Obvious.
Step two: Break it in half. You’ll see those tidy little segments just begging to be separated.
Step three: Here’s where I lose the purists—I take the half and slice against the grain of the segments. Yep. Right across those juicy little lines.
What you get are soft, peelable pieces that basically fall apart in your hands—perfect for tiny fingers or spoon-feeding. No choking hazard, no surprise skins getting stuck.
Roslyn eats them like they’re candy (which, let’s be honest, they kind of are).
It’s messy. It’s juicy. It’s baby-approved.
Try it. Defy orange etiquette. Your toddler will thank you.