Can babies eat polenta?
Yes. Polenta can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve polenta
6 to 8 months
- Cook into a soft porridge with breast milk, formula or water, thick enough to stay on a spoon.
- 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
- Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist.
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 polenta?
Yes. Polenta can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Cook cornmeal into a soft porridge, or chill it and cut into soft sticks.
How do I serve polenta to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Cook into a soft porridge with breast milk, formula or water, thick enough to stay on a spoon. 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: Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist. 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 polenta a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
Track polenta and every first food
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