Prep warning
Cook cod fully until it flakes, never raw or seared. Use only lower-mercury fish for babies and serve it about twice a week. Fish is a common allergen, so offer it on its own the first few times and watch for a reaction.
Choking notes
Hidden bones are the main hazard. Run your fingers through every piece and remove each bone before serving, since even fine fish bones can be sharp.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook the cod all the way through until it flakes apart easily (never raw or seared). Remove every bone by running your fingers through the flesh, then flake it finely or stir it smooth into a purée. As a fish from the lower-mercury group, it suits routine meals about twice a week.
Pea-size flakes, checked by hand for bones, or a smooth purée.
9-12 months
Offer soft cooked cod as a flaked finger food once the pincer grasp develops. Keep it fully cooked and free of bones, and stay with lower-mercury fish for most servings.
Small flakes or thin soft strips, bones removed.
12-18 months
Serve flaked cod as a soft table food in bite-size pieces. Keep it cooked through and boned, and continue to favor fish from the lower-mercury group.
Bite-size soft flakes, bones removed.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Fish is a common allergen. Read Fish guidance
Meal ideas with Cod
Common questions
When can my baby eat Cod?
Most babies can try Cod from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Cod a choking hazard for babies?
Cod 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 Cod a common allergen?
Cod contains Fish, one of the major food allergens. Offer a small amount the first few times and watch for a reaction — see the allergen notes above.
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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