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

Zucchini for babies

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

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

How to prepare zucchini by age

6–9 months
Steam or roast until soft. Cut into stick shapes.
9–12 months
Can serve in smaller pieces. Great grated into fritters.
12 months+
Any preparation including raw when ready.

Nutrition highlights

Vitamin C
Potassium rich

Serving ideas

Roasted sticks
Zucchini fritters
In muffins
Spiralized noodles

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Refrigerate in crisper for up to 1 week.

Recipes with zucchini

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods

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