Taro
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Always cook taro thoroughly; it is unsafe raw. Avoid deep-fried forms like taro chips until after age 2.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until soft, then mash, or cut the root into wedges about the size of two adult fingers pressed together. Chop cooked shoots or leaves into soft foods like eggs or grains.
Mashed, or wedges about two adult fingers wide.
9-12 months
Serve cooked soft root in bite-sized pieces, on their own or in salads, soups, stews, and stir-fries, or keep offering larger wedges for biting practice.
Bite-sized pieces, or larger wedges.
12-18 months
Keep serving bite-sized pieces, wedges, or mashed taro. Offer a piece alongside a fork for the toddler to pick up and practice.
Bite-sized pieces, wedges, or mashed.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Taro?
Most babies can try Taro 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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