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

Pumpkin, watercolor illustration
Vegetables

Pumpkin for babies

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

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

How to prepare pumpkin by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Steam or roast until soft. Serve as wedges or mashed.

  2. 9–12 months

    Cubed pieces or in puree form.

  3. 12 months+

    Any preparation including pumpkin bread.

Nutrition highlights

  • Vitamin A
  • High fiber
  • Potassium rich

Serving ideas

  • Roasted wedges
  • Pumpkin soup
  • Pumpkin muffins
  • Pumpkin oatmeal

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Whole: cool, dark place. Cooked: refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Recipes with pumpkin

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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