Carrot
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Never serve raw carrot coins to a baby or toddler.
Choking notes
Raw carrot rounds are among the riskiest choking foods for under-4s. Cook until very soft, or grate.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Must be fully cooked until a fork slides through easily. Raw carrot is a major choking hazard.
Soft-cooked thick batons (finger-length) for self-feeding.
9-12 months
Continue cooking soft; finely grated raw is an alternative.
Small soft cubes or grated.
12-18 months
Cooked carrot in bite-sized pieces or finger-food sticks. Most toddlers aren't ready for raw carrot until closer to age 2.
Cooked soft. Raw carrot quartered lengthwise into sticks.
2 years and up
Raw carrot appropriate once molars are in, ideally closer to 4 years.
Thin matchsticks or grated. Avoid raw rounds.
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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