Can babies eat sweet potato?
Yes. Sweet potato can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve sweet potato
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 sweet potato?
Yes. Sweet potato can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Sweet, soft and full of fiber. Roasted or steamed sticks are a perfect first finger food.
How do I serve sweet potato 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 sweet potato a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
Track sweet potato 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.
