Prep warning
Always cook fully and remove all bones before serving.
Choking notes
Fish bones are a choking hazard. Carefully check the cooked fish and remove every bone before serving.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook fully and remove all bones. Serve in finger-sized strips, or flake and mix into mashed vegetables, or make into soft fish cakes.
Strips about the width and length of two adult fingers pressed together, or flaked into other foods.
9-12 months
Cook fully and debone. Serve in bite-sized pieces to practice the pincer grasp, or continue with fish cakes, patties, or strips.
Bite-sized pieces, or fish cakes, patties, or strips.
12-18 months
Cook fully and debone. Serve as flakes or bite-sized pieces for finger food or utensil practice, or continue with fish cakes, patties, or strips.
Flakes or bite-sized pieces, or fish cakes, patties, or strips.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Fish is a common allergen. Read Fish guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Flounder?
Most babies can try Flounder 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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