How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook past al dente. Baby needs soft. Toss with a little sauce or olive oil so it's not dry. Wheat is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Large shapes (penne, rigatoni) for self-feeding, or small shapes (pastina, orzo) scooped with a spoon.
9-12 months
Soft-cooked with sauce.
Bite-sized shapes or small pasta in a scoopable sauce.
12-18 months
Any shape, any sauce. Keep salt moderate.
As served.
18-24 months
Cook past al dente. Baby needs soft. Toss with a little sauce or olive oil so it's not dry. Wheat is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Large shapes (penne, rigatoni) for self-feeding, or small shapes (pastina, orzo) scooped with a spoon.
2 years and up
Cook past al dente. Baby needs soft. Toss with a little sauce or olive oil so it's not dry. Wheat is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Large shapes (penne, rigatoni) for self-feeding, or small shapes (pastina, orzo) scooped with a spoon.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Wheat is a common allergen. Read Wheat 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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