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Butternut Squash for babies

Vegetables · suitable from 6 months

✓ Low choking risk

Why butternut squash is great for babies

Beta-carotene and vitamin C with a naturally sweet flavor babies love.

How to serve at 6–8 months

Roast or steam wedges until very soft; serve thick spears or mash.

How to serve at 9–11 months

Soft-cooked cubes.

How to serve at 12+ months

Cubes, mash, or blended into pasta sauce and soups.

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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.