Avocado
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Ripe and soft. Scoop flesh with a spoon; no cooking needed.
Finger-length spears coated in crushed oats so baby can grip, or mashed onto a pre-loaded spoon.
9-12 months
Bite-sized pieces once pincer grasp develops.
Small diced cubes (~1 cm).
12-18 months
Offer as-is, in salads, or on toast.
Bite-sized cubes or thin slices.
18-24 months
Ripe and soft. Scoop flesh with a spoon; no cooking needed.
Finger-length spears coated in crushed oats so baby can grip, or mashed onto a pre-loaded spoon.
2 years and up
Ripe and soft. Scoop flesh with a spoon; no cooking needed.
Finger-length spears coated in crushed oats so baby can grip, or mashed onto a pre-loaded spoon.
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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