How to serve by age
6-9 months
Flake or mash canned skipjack (light or chunk light) tuna and stir a small amount into porridge, yogurt, or another soft food. Or spread a thin layer on toast strips.
Aim for once or twice a week and choose skipjack to limit mercury. Avoid albacore, bigeye, and other high-mercury species at this age.
9-12 months
When the pincer grasp emerges, offer bite-sized pieces of canned skipjack tuna or small fish cakes for self-feeding. Continue mashing into soft scoopable foods.
Keep tuna at once or twice a week and stick with skipjack to minimize mercury exposure. Skip albacore and bigeye for now.
12-18 months
You can offer a whole tuna sandwich now, though some toddlers will still take it apart. Continue serving canned tuna in moderation as a dip, spread, or on its own.
Skipjack remains the best low-mercury choice. Keep tuna in moderation and continue avoiding regular albacore or bigeye.
Allergen information
Fish is a common allergen. Read Fish 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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