How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mix cooked, finely chopped or shredded crab meat (shell removed) into mashed avocado, vegetables, or mayo. A soft crab cake larger than baby's mouth also works.
Finely chopped or shredded only, never rounded chunks. Make sure all shell and cartilage is removed.
9-12 months
Offer cooked shreds of crab (shell removed) for pincer-grasp practice, or keep mixing into scoopable foods. Continue with soft crab cakes broken into bite-sized pieces.
Shreds or fine chop, never rounded pieces. Break cakes into bite-sized pieces if baby tends to overstuff.
12-18 months
Serve chopped tender crab meat (shell removed) or crab cakes. Avoid firm, chewy, or cylindrical pieces. Offer longer shreds only when chewing skills are confident.
Bite-sized chopped pieces. Keep meat tender, especially if pieces are larger.
Allergen information
Shellfish is a common allergen. Read Shellfish guidance
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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