General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Banana for babies

When and how to serve banana at every stage of starting solids.

Introduce from: 6–9 months
Safety notes: No choking or allergen flag

How to prepare banana by age

6–9 months
Serve whole with top half peeled for self-feeding grip. Or cut lengthwise into strips.
9–12 months
Cut into rounds or half rounds. Can mash for spreading.
12 months+
Serve whole, sliced, or mashed as preferred.

Nutrition highlights

Potassium rich
Vitamin C
High fiber

Serving ideas

Mix with yogurt
Blend into pancakes
Freeze for teething
Mash with avocado

Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.

Choosing and storing

Storage: Store at room temperature. Once ripe, can refrigerate to slow ripening.

Recipes with banana

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods

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