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Proteins
Salmon for babies
When and how to serve salmon at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common allergen: Fish
- Omega-3 rich
How to prepare salmon by age
6–9 months
Bake or steam until flaky. Serve in large flakes. Remove all bones.
9–12 months
Can mix flaked salmon into soft flat patties or fingers.
12 months+
Serve as preferred - flaked, in cakes, or whole pieces.
Common allergen
Contains fish , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Fish is a top allergen. Introduce early.
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
- Omega-3 rich
- Protein rich
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
Serving ideas
- Baked flakes
- Salmon cakes
- Mixed with avocado
- Salmon and sweet potato
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Fresh: use within 1-2 days. Cooked: refrigerate for 3-4 days.
Recipes with salmon
Sources
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