Pumpkin seed
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Grind shell-less pumpkin seeds (pepitas) finely with no large pieces. Sprinkle on yogurt, rice, or roll on slippery foods.
Finely ground only. Whole seeds are a choking risk at this age.
12-18 months
Sprinkle finely ground shell-less seeds on yogurt and warm cereals. Smooth pumpkin seed butter is fine, thinned on toast.
Ground seeds or thin smooth butter. Whole seeds wait for mature chewing.
2 years and up
After age 2, whole shell-less seeds may be possible if first molars are in and mature chewing is clear. Stay seated.
Whole shell-less seeds with mature chewing only. Otherwise continue grinding.
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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