Pancakes for babies
Why pancakes is great for babies
A perfect vehicle: fold in banana, ricotta, spinach, or ground flax. Skip syrup for babies.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Soft, thin pancake strips (about two adult fingers wide). Sweeten with mashed banana, not sugar or honey (no honey before 12 months).
How to serve at 9–11 months
Strips or small pieces.
How to serve at 12+ months
Quartered or whole small pancakes. Honey is okay now (after the first birthday).
Allergen note
Pancakes counts as a wheat 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.