Crab for babies
Why crab is great for babies
Lean protein with zinc and B12. Shellfish allergen — introduce deliberately. Use real cooked crab, not imitation (high sodium).
How to serve at 6–8 months
Shred cooked crab meat finely (check for shell fragments) and mix into congee, mash or scrambled egg.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Finely shredded crab in mixed dishes or soft crab cakes.
How to serve at 12+ months
Crab cakes or shredded crab.
Allergen note
Crab counts as a shellfish exposure — one of the 9 common allergens. Current pediatric guidance favors introducing allergens early (around 6 months), one at a time, and keeping them in the diet regularly once tolerated.
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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.