Ketchup
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Sharing a taste of ketchup here and there with baby is fine, despite the sodium. Choose a honey-free brand to avoid risk of infant botulism.
Small taste mixed into food. Honey-free.
9-12 months
Continue cooking with honey-free ketchup in family meals as desired. Mix into sauces or use as a glaze on age-appropriate foods.
Small amounts mixed into food. Honey-free.
12-18 months
Cook with ketchup as desired or spread on the toddler's food. A very small cup for dipping is fine, knowing they may eat it on its own.
Spread on food or small dipping cup.
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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