Fonio
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mix cooked fonio into mashed vegetables, stewed greens, or yogurt to bind the tiny grains. Use as binder in fritters or patties.
Bound into a soft scoopable. Tiny loose grains are messy but safe.
9-12 months
Serve cooked fonio on its own, or in dosa, fritters, idli, meatballs, or pancakes broken into bite-sized pieces.
Press grains with the back of a fork to help them stick. Bite-sized pieces of patties.
12-18 months
Serve cooked fonio alongside savory sauces, stews, or stir-fries. Press with a fork to clump and offer with an age-appropriate spoon.
Pressed clumps or paired with sauce. Spoon practice encouraged.
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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