Arepa
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
The crusty exterior of an arepa can chip off in hard shards. Favor the soft interior for young children.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Soft interior of a freshly cooked arepa. The outer crust is too firm and can be a choking risk.
Pinch out soft interior; serve as small pieces or mashed with a filling.
9-12 months
Small cubes of arepa center with a soft filling (cheese, egg, avocado).
Small bite-sized pieces.
12-18 months
Whole arepa halves with tender filling. Still trim or skip very firm crusts.
Halved or quartered.
18-24 months
Soft interior of a freshly cooked arepa. The outer crust is too firm and can be a choking risk.
Pinch out soft interior; serve as small pieces or mashed with a filling.
2 years and up
Soft interior of a freshly cooked arepa. The outer crust is too firm and can be a choking risk.
Pinch out soft interior; serve as small pieces or mashed with a filling.
Key nutrients
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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