Potato
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Boil, roast, or bake until fork-tender. Skin off for the youngest eaters.
Thick finger-length wedges, or mashed on a spoon.
9-12 months
Soft-cooked; skin on is fine.
Small soft cubes (~1 cm).
12-18 months
Any method: mashed, roasted, hash, soup. Skip added salt when possible.
Bite-sized.
18-24 months
Boil, roast, or bake until fork-tender. Skin off for the youngest eaters.
Thick finger-length wedges, or mashed on a spoon.
2 years and up
Boil, roast, or bake until fork-tender. Skin off for the youngest eaters.
Thick finger-length wedges, or mashed on 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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