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White Fish (Cod/Tilapia) for babies
When and how to serve white Fish (Cod/Tilapia) at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common allergen: Fish
How to prepare white Fish (Cod/Tilapia) by age
6–9 months
Steam or bake until flaky. Check thoroughly for bones.
9–12 months
Can mix into fish cakes or serve flaked.
12 months+
Any preparation ensuring no bones.
Common allergen
Contains fish , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Fish is a top allergen.
First time with fish: Offer well-cooked, boneless fish such as salmon or cod, flaked. Choose lower-mercury fish.
If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Nutrition highlights
- Protein rich
- Vitamin B12
- Selenium
Serving ideas
- Baked flakes
- Fish cakes
- Fish fingers
- In tacos
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Fresh: use within 1-2 days. Cooked: refrigerate for 2-3 days.
Recipes with white Fish (Cod/Tilapia)
Sources
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