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Avocado for babies
✓ Low choking risk
Why avocado is great for babies
Loaded with healthy fats for brain development, plus folate and fiber.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Offer thick spears (about the size of two adult fingers) of ripe avocado. Roll in a little ground flax or crushed baby cereal for grip. Mashed avocado on a preloaded spoon also works well.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Cut into bite-size cubes for developing pincer grasp, or keep offering spears. Mash onto strips of toast.
How to serve at 12+ months
Serve diced, sliced, or mashed — on toast, in quesadillas, or straight with a fork.
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General information compiled from public pediatric feeding recommendations — not medical advice. Always supervise your baby while eating and talk to your pediatrician about starting solids and introducing allergens, especially if your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy.