Venison
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mix ground venison into easy-to-scoop foods like mashed potatoes, or serve well-done strips about two adult fingers wide. Bigger and more resistive is safer here.
Ground in soft food, or strips two adult fingers wide.
9-12 months
Serve ground venison patties alongside applesauce or yogurt to add moisture and aid swallowing. Coach baby to spit out big pieces by sticking out your own tongue.
Patties with sauce; let baby work big pieces out themselves.
12-18 months
Continue venison patties on applesauce, mayo, or yogurt to aid swallowing, or try minced or shredded steak mixed with cauliflower, lentils, or rice.
Patties with sauce, or minced/shredded steak in dishes.
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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