Choking notes
Gnocchi are usually small and can be firm and springy, a high choking risk. Smash or cut them to match your baby's age and skip fried or baked versions early on.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Smash large, very soft cooked gnocchi flat and offer them on the tray. Skip fried or baked gnocchi at this age, they are too firm.
Smashed flat.
9-12 months
Offer soft, fully cooked gnocchi cut lengthwise into halves or quarters; flatten to remove tapered edges, or cook in sauce to soften. Serve one at a time if your baby overstuffs. Avoid coin shapes.
Lengthwise halves or quarters, flattened. No coin shapes.
12-18 months
Wait until you are confident in your child's eating skills before offering whole cooked gnocchi. Larger whole baked or fried gnocchi can wait until around 18 months; keep avoiding smaller baked or fried ones until closer to age 2.
Whole cooked once eating skills are solid; larger baked or fried around 18 months.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Wheat is a common allergen. Read Wheat guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Gnocchi?
Most babies can try Gnocchi 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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