Green plantain
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Crispy fried tostones can choke. Keep soft and thick for younger children.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Boil or steam until very soft, then mash. Never serve raw.
Mash on a pre-loaded spoon, or offer finger-length wedges of boiled plantain.
9-12 months
Baked or boiled. Patacones/tostones can be offered if well-smashed and not crispy.
Small soft cubes.
12-18 months
All traditional preparations, including lightly fried when cut thick and soft.
Bite-sized.
18-24 months
Boil or steam until very soft, then mash. Never serve raw.
Mash on a pre-loaded spoon, or offer finger-length wedges of boiled plantain.
2 years and up
Boil or steam until very soft, then mash. Never serve raw.
Mash on a pre-loaded spoon, or offer finger-length wedges of boiled plantain.
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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