Bison
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Cook bison through with no pink, and serve it without added salt.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook bison fully until no pink remains, then puree smooth or finely shred and moisten with a little breast milk, formula, or a vegetable puree so it is easy to swallow. Skip added salt. Serving it alongside a vitamin-C food helps the body take up its iron.
Smooth puree, or a fine shred moistened into a soft mash.
9-12 months
Offer fully cooked bison as a soft, fine shred or finely chopped finger food, or as small soft meatballs broken into pieces. Keep it moist and tender, and continue without added salt.
Thin soft shreds or small soft pieces, broken meatballs.
12-18 months
Serve bite-size soft pieces of cooked bison, shredded, finely chopped, or ground. Slow-cooking tougher cuts until they pull apart keeps them tender. Keep salt low, and cut any tube-shaped pieces lengthwise and then across.
Pea-to-bite-size soft pieces; cut tube shapes lengthwise then across.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Bison?
Most babies can try Bison from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Bison a choking hazard for babies?
Bison is considered a lower choking-risk food when served in age-appropriate sizes and textures. Follow the cut sizes above and always stay close during meals.
Is Bison a common allergen?
Bison is not one of the major food allergens. Any new food can still cause a reaction, so keep an eye on your baby the first few times.
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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