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Chia seeds
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Prep:
Stir pre-soaked chia seeds into porridge or yogurt, or offer chia pudding flavored with mashed fruit. Let baby self-feed.
Cut:
Always pre-soak. Never serve dry chia seeds; they can swell and pose a choking risk.
12-18 months
Prep:
Continue serving pre-soaked chia in scoopable foods. Add to thick smoothies or aguas frescas with mashed fruit and lime.
Cut:
Pre-soaked only. Sprinkles of dry seeds in batter are fine; spoonfuls of dry seeds are not.
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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