Prep warning
Choose hake, a low-mercury white fish, and cook it through. Serve it on its own the first few times to watch for any reaction, since fish is a common allergen.
Choking notes
Fish bones are the main concern with hake, and its soft flesh can hide fine ones. Run your fingers through every piece before serving and break it into small soft flakes.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook hake through until it turns opaque and flakes easily, never raw or seared. Hake is a soft white fish, so check the flesh carefully and remove every bone. Flake it fine or blend it smooth into a purée, with no added salt.
Flake into soft, pea-size pieces, checking each by hand for bones, or serve as a smooth purée.
9-12 months
Keep cooking hake fully and deboning it with care. Offer soft flakes or thin strips your baby can grasp as the pincer grasp develops. Still no added salt.
Small soft flakes or thin finger-length strips, bones checked by hand.
12-18 months
Offer flaked hake as a table food in bite-size pieces. Its mild flavor makes it easy to rotate into family meals. Cook fully, debone, and keep salt low or out.
Bite-size soft flakes, still checked for bones.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Fish is a common allergen. Read Fish guidance
Meal ideas with Hake
Common questions
When can my baby eat Hake?
Most babies can try Hake from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Hake a choking hazard for babies?
Hake is considered a lower choking-risk food when served in age-appropriate sizes and textures. Follow the cut sizes above and always stay close during meals.
Is Hake a common allergen?
Hake contains Fish, one of the major food allergens. Offer a small amount the first few times and watch for a reaction — see the allergen notes above.
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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