How to serve by age
6-9 months
Finely chop well-cooked shrimp and stir into a soft scoopable food. Or offer large soft shrimp cakes, dumplings, or patties. Or cook congee with rehydrated dried shrimp.
Remove shell and tail. If serving a whole shrimp, halve it lengthwise so no round segments remain. Never serve shrimp cut into rings or rounds.
9-12 months
Once a pincer grasp develops, halve cooked shrimp lengthwise and chop into small thin pieces. Offer alone or in shrimp cakes. Continue larger halved shrimp for practice biting.
Always cut lengthwise so the shrimp is no longer round. Never serve shrimp in rings or cylindrical pieces.
12-18 months
Cut cooked shrimp lengthwise and chop, ensuring no round shapes remain. Or offer shrimp cakes, patties, or dumplings. Tiny canned shrimp can be served one at a time with coaching.
Continue lengthwise cuts until your child takes accurate bites and chews thoroughly. Round or cylindrical pieces remain a choking risk.
Allergen information
Shellfish is a common allergen. Read Shellfish guidance
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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