Can babies eat pumpkin & butternut squash?
Yes. Pumpkin & butternut squash can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve pumpkin & butternut squash
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 pumpkin & butternut squash?
Yes. Pumpkin & butternut squash can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Naturally sweet and soft when roasted. Wedges with the skin off are easy to hold.
How do I serve pumpkin & butternut squash 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 pumpkin & butternut squash a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
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