Coconut water
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Avoid as a drink before 12 months. Do not let it replace breast milk or formula. After 12 months, keep it to small amounts and dilute with water.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Do not serve as a drink yet. Use it as cooking liquid instead of water in oatmeal, porridge, soups, or curries.
Not served on its own. Stirred into other foods only.
9-12 months
Still not a drink at this age. Keep using it as a cooking liquid in grains, soups, and sauces.
Not served on its own. Stirred into other foods only.
12-18 months
Now okay as an occasional drink. Offer less than 4 oz a day, ideally diluted with water, in an open or straw cup. Remove any pulp.
Serve as a liquid in an open or straw cup, diluted with water.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Coconut water?
Most babies can try Coconut water from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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