Banana
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Whole banana coins can block the airway. Always halve or quarter coins until ~18 months.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Ripe only. Fresh, uncooked.
Half a peeled banana with the bottom third of peel left on as a grip. Or mash onto a spoon.
9-12 months
Can be offered solid or mashed.
Small coins cut lengthwise in half, then quartered.
12-18 months
Whole-food snack or blended into porridge.
Bite-sized pieces.
18-24 months
Ripe only. Fresh, uncooked.
Half a peeled banana with the bottom third of peel left on as a grip. Or mash onto a spoon.
2 years and up
Ripe only. Fresh, uncooked.
Half a peeled banana with the bottom third of peel left on as a grip. Or mash onto a 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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