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Potato for babies

Vegetables · suitable from 6 months

✓ Low choking risk

Why potato is great for babies

Energy, potassium and vitamin C. A neutral base for stronger flavors.

How to serve at 6–8 months

Steamed or baked wedges, soft all the way through. Mashed potato (thin with breast milk or formula) on a preloaded spoon.

How to serve at 9–11 months

Soft-cooked bite-size pieces or small smashed potatoes.

How to serve at 12+ months

Any soft preparation — wedges, mash, shredded hash browns cooked soft.

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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.