Quinoa
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Rinse well before cooking to remove the bitter outer coating. Cook until very soft. Mix into another food for a grippable texture.
Spoonfuls mixed into purée, yogurt, or mashed vegetables.
9-12 months
Cooked and mixed into bowls or patties.
Spoonable or formed into small bites.
12-18 months
Rinse well before cooking to remove the bitter outer coating. Cook until very soft. Mix into another food for a grippable texture.
Spoonfuls mixed into purée, yogurt, or mashed vegetables.
18-24 months
Rinse well before cooking to remove the bitter outer coating. Cook until very soft. Mix into another food for a grippable texture.
Spoonfuls mixed into purée, yogurt, or mashed vegetables.
2 years and up
Rinse well before cooking to remove the bitter outer coating. Cook until very soft. Mix into another food for a grippable texture.
Spoonfuls mixed into purée, yogurt, or mashed vegetables.
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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