Fish
Introducing Fish to your baby
When to start
Around 6 months. Fish is brain-food: DHA supports development. Include 1-2 low-mercury species per week.
How to serve
Cooked, flaked, bone-checked. Salmon, cod, haddock, sole, tilapia, sardines. Avoid high-mercury fish under 2 years: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, big-eye tuna.
What to watch for
Hives, swelling, vomiting, wheezing within 2 hours.
If a reaction happens
Mild: stop and call pediatrician. Moderate or severe: call emergency services.
How often
1-2 times per week once tolerated.
Foods that contain Fish
Sources
General informational content, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens, especially if your baby has eczema, a known food allergy, or a family history of severe allergic reactions.
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