How to serve by age
6-9 months
Offer preserved anchovy on its own, mixed into sauce, or mashed into grains, vegetables, or yogurt. Bones soften with the canning process.
Whole preserved fillet, or mash and mix into soft scoopable food.
9-12 months
Offer a whole preserved anchovy or break into bite-sized pieces for pincer grasp practice. Continue using anchovy to flavor shared dishes.
Whole fillet or bite-sized pieces, no need to debone preserved anchovies.
12-18 months
Continue offering whole preserved anchovy or bite-sized pieces alongside a fork for utensil practice.
Whole fillet or bite-sized pieces with a fork.
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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