Sunflower seed
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Grind hulled sunflower seeds to a fine powder and sprinkle on yogurt, rice, quinoa, squash, or warm cereal. Or thin sunflower butter (honey-free) and spread thinly.
Finely ground only, or thinly spread butter. Whole seeds remain a choking hazard at this age.
9-12 months
Continue with finely ground sunflower seeds sprinkled on food, or thinned sunflower butter mixed in. Roll slippery fruit pieces in the ground seed for grip.
Finely ground only, or thinly spread butter. Whole seeds still off-limits at this age.
12-18 months
Sprinkle finely ground hulled seeds on yogurt, warm cereal, or scoopable foods. Smooth sunflower butter no longer needs thinning, but spread thinly with no thick globs.
Finely ground or thinly spread butter. Avoid spoonfuls of thick butter or whole seeds.
2 years and up
After age 2, a child with mature chewing skills may try whole shelled sunflower seeds one at a time, in a calm seated setting with adult modeling.
Whole shelled seeds one at a time only, with supervision and modeling. Discard the shell.
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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