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

Bell Pepper, watercolor illustration
Vegetables

Bell Pepper for babies

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

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

How to prepare bell Pepper by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Roast or steam until soft. Cut into strips.

  2. 9–12 months

    Can serve raw if cut very thin.

  3. 12 months+

    Raw or cooked as preferred.

Nutrition highlights

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A
  • Antioxidants

Serving ideas

  • Roasted strips
  • Stuffed peppers
  • In stir-fry
  • Raw with hummus

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Refrigerate in crisper for 1-2 weeks.

Recipes with bell Pepper

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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