Spaghetti squash
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Raw or undercooked spaghetti squash is firm and hard to chew, which raises choking risk. Cook it thoroughly until soft.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until soft. Serve the strands in a bowl to scoop, with a little olive oil or sauce, or mix into soft foods.
Soft cooked strands, chopped if long.
9-12 months
Offer small clumps or long strands of soft cooked squash for baby to pick up with the pincer grasp, or keep mixing into soft foods.
Small clumps or long soft strands.
12-18 months
Loosely chop the cooked strands to serve on their own, pre-load a fork, or serve in the cooked squash boat for self-scooping.
Loosely chopped soft strands.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Spaghetti squash?
Most babies can try Spaghetti 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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