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

Eggplant (Aubergine), watercolor illustration
Vegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) for babies

When and how to serve eggplant (Aubergine) at every stage of starting solids.

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

How to prepare eggplant (Aubergine) by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Roast or steam until completely soft and creamy with no firm white flesh, then offer finger-length strips with the skin left on for grip, or scoop out the flesh and mash.

  2. 9–12 months

    Soft roasted pieces, or mashed into dips and stews.

  3. 12 months+

    Serve in ratatouille, curries, baked slices and dips; still cook until soft.

Nutrition highlights

  • High fiber
  • Manganese
  • Potassium rich
  • Antioxidants

Serving ideas

  • Soft roasted eggplant strips
  • Eggplant mashed with olive oil and lemon
  • In ratatouille

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Store in a cool place and use within a few days. Cooked: refrigerate and use within 3 days.

Recipes with eggplant (Aubergine)

Sources

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