How to serve avocado by age
6–8 months
Ripe avocado, skin off, in thick wedges or finger-length spears, or mashed on a preloaded spoon. Roll slippery spears in ground oats.
9–11 months
Small soft cubes or thin slices for thumb-and-finger practice, or mashed and spread on toast strips.
12–24 months
Sliced or diced at family meals, spread on toast, or mashed into a dip. Pick fruit that gives a little to a gentle press.
Needs special prep: low
choking risk in its raw or whole form
Use fully ripe avocado and roll slippery pieces in ground oats for grip.
Firm, unripe avocado is hard to mash with gums, and ripe slices can be slippery.
Nutrition
- Contains fat, mostly monounsaturated.
- Contains fiber, folate and potassium.
Preparation tips
- Roll spears in ground oats, hemp seeds, or crushed plain baby cereal so they are easier to hold.
- Keep the pit in the unused half and wrap it tightly to slow browning.
Sources
- American Academy of Pediatrics · HealthyChildren.org: Starting Solid Foods
- NHS Best Start in Life · Weaning
This is general information, not medical advice. Read our disclaimer and methodology.
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