Pumpkin
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Roast or steam until very soft. Mash for hand-feeding or pre-loaded spoons. Crescent slices with rind on or off also work; baby won't bite through rind.
Mashed for spooning, or thick crescent strips for hand-feeding. Skip raw and stringy bits; cooked pumpkin should mash easily between your fingers.
9-12 months
Bite-sized pieces of soft cooked pumpkin support pincer-grasp practice. Larger rind-off pieces still help with biting. Mash works in pasta, stew, or yogurt.
Bite-sized pieces or larger spears, both fully soft. Continue with mash served on its own or stirred into other foods.
12-18 months
Soft well-cooked pumpkin in any form: bite-sized pieces, larger sections for biting, or in shared family meals. Pre-load a fork to encourage utensil practice.
Bite-sized cubes or wedges. Pumpkin should still be soft enough to mash easily.
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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