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Banana for babies
✓ Low choking risk
Why banana is great for babies
Easy energy with potassium and vitamin B6. Very ripe bananas are easiest to digest.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Snap a ripe banana in half and leave some peel on the bottom half as a natural handle, or cut into thick spears. Whole banana rounds are slippery — avoid coin shapes.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Offer small bite-size pieces for pincer-grasp practice, or continue with spears.
How to serve at 12+ months
Sliced, whole (supervised), or mashed into oatmeal and yogurt.
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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.