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

Butternut Squash, watercolor illustration
Vegetables

Butternut Squash for babies

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

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

How to prepare butternut Squash by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Roast or steam until very soft. Cut into strips.

  2. 9–12 months

    Cubed pieces or mashed.

  3. 12 months+

    Any preparation preferred.

Nutrition highlights

  • Vitamin A
  • High fiber
  • Potassium rich

Serving ideas

  • Roasted wedges
  • Soup
  • Mashed
  • Squash risotto

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Whole: store in cool, dark place. Cut: refrigerate.

Recipes with butternut Squash

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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