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🥒 Can babies eat zucchini?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Mild and soft when cooked. Leave the skin on for grip.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Low
- Common allergen
- No
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve zucchini by age
6 months
Cut into thick spears, skin on, and roast or steam until soft.
- Cut into thick spears, skin on
- Roast or steam until soft
Amount: 1–2 spears
9 months
Small cooked half-moons.
- Cut into small half-moons
- Cook until soft
Amount: A few pieces
12 months (1 year)+
Cooked slices, or grated into pancakes and muffins.
- Cook and slice
- Or grate into pancakes and muffins
Amount: A few slices
Is zucchini a choking hazard?
Low risk Low risk when cooked.
Nutrition
Vitamin C, manganese, water.