Prep warning
Always check for bones. Skip high-mercury fish (shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, bigeye tuna) for young children.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until opaque and flaky. Pick out every bone carefully; even fillets can have strays. Fish is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Flaked, boneless, finger-length pieces or mashed into another food.
9-12 months
Boneless, flaked or in patties.
Small bite-sized pieces.
12-18 months
Cook until opaque and flaky. Pick out every bone carefully; even fillets can have strays. Fish is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Flaked, boneless, finger-length pieces or mashed into another food.
18-24 months
Cook until opaque and flaky. Pick out every bone carefully; even fillets can have strays. Fish is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Flaked, boneless, finger-length pieces or mashed into another food.
2 years and up
Cook until opaque and flaky. Pick out every bone carefully; even fillets can have strays. Fish is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Flaked, boneless, finger-length pieces or mashed into another food.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Fish is a common allergen. Read Fish guidance
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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