Kabocha squash
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Cook thoroughly so it mashes easily under light pressure. Wait until your toddler can take manageable bites and chew well before offering skin-on pieces.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Peel, de-seed, and cook thoroughly until soft. Cut into large crescent moons to hold, or serve mashed. You can hold a piece in the air and let baby grab it.
Large crescent moons to grip, or mashed.
9-12 months
Peel, de-seed, and cook thoroughly until soft. Serve bite-sized pieces, or continue with handle-shaped pieces for self-feeding, or offer mashed squash on a pre-loaded spoon.
Bite-sized pieces, handle-shaped pieces, or mashed on a spoon.
12-18 months
Peel, de-seed, and cook thoroughly. Offer bite-sized pieces, or larger pieces or mashed as you like. Skin-on pieces are okay once your toddler can chew well.
Bite-sized pieces, larger pieces, or mashed. Skin-on only when chewing is reliable.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Kabocha squash?
Most babies can try Kabocha squash 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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