Prep warning
Remove every bone and the skin before serving.
Choking notes
Cooked cod itself is a low choking risk, but bones are not. Remove all bones and skin before serving and check carefully.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Offer strips of freshly cooked, deboned, skinless cod about the size of two adult fingers pressed together, or flake it into soft scoopable food.
Strips about two adult fingers wide, or flaked.
9-12 months
Offer bite-sized pieces of freshly cooked, deboned, skinless cod to practice the pincer grasp. You can keep serving longer strips too.
Bite-sized pieces or longer strips.
12-18 months
Serve cooked, deboned cod in longer strips, bite-sized pieces, cakes and patties, or flakes, on its own or mixed into other foods.
Strips, bite-sized pieces, patties, or flakes.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Fish is a common allergen. Read Fish guidance
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.
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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