Can babies eat bell pepper?
Yes. Bell pepper can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve bell pepper
6 to 8 months
- Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb.
- Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist.
9 to 11 months
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
12 months and older
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Choking risk and safety
FAQ
Can babies eat bell pepper?
Yes. Bell pepper can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Roast or steam until soft and peel off the skin. Sweet and rich in vitamin C.
How do I serve bell pepper to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb. Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist. 9 to 11 months: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb. 12 months and older: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Is bell pepper a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
Track bell pepper and every first food
Log what your baby tries, how it went and any reaction, with serving advice for every food, in the Munchlet app.
