Chayote
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Serve well-cooked, mashed chayote so baby can scoop, or offer large soft wedges to munch on as finger food.
Mash soft, or cut large soft wedges bigger than baby's mouth.
9-12 months
Serve bite-sized pieces of well-cooked chayote for the pincer grasp, or thinly sliced raw if you prefer.
Bite-sized cooked pieces, or raw grated or paper-thin slices.
12-18 months
Offer bite-sized cooked pieces with a fork to encourage utensil practice, or continue serving raw thinly sliced or grated.
Cooked bite-sized pieces, or raw grated or thinly sliced.
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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