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Pumpkin for babies
✓ Low choking risk
Why pumpkin is great for babies
Beta-carotene, potassium and fiber, with a soft, spoonable texture.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Roast or steam wedges until very soft; serve spears or mash. Plain canned pumpkin stirred into oatmeal works too.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Soft-cooked cubes or thick pumpkin mash.
How to serve at 12+ months
Cubes, mash, pumpkin pancakes or muffins.
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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.