Summer squash
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Serve cooked summer squash in spears for easy gripping. If slippery, roll in ground seeds or shredded coconut to add grip.
Long spears, peel optional, seeds OK to leave in.
9-12 months
Once pincer grasp develops, offer cooked summer squash in bite-sized pieces, or shred to minimize choking risk.
Bite-sized cooked pieces or shredded.
12-18 months
Continue serving bite-sized cooked pieces. Around 18 months, offer raw thin half-moons or matchsticks if biting skills are solid.
Bite-sized cooked, or raw thin half-moons or matchsticks.
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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