Crop library

What can a 8 month old baby eat?

66 crops ready now, 6 to introduce later

Always consult your pediatrician before introducing new foods, especially allergens. Premature? Use your baby's adjusted age.

= high choking risk. Safe prep on the crop page reduces this. High-risk foods in the "introduce later" section can still be served safely once your baby is ready with the right prep.

Orange badges = allergen. What to do if there's a reaction.

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Acorn Squash

Roast until very soft. Scoop flesh and cut into thick spears. Naturally sweet and easy to gum. One of the best first foods.

Apple

Peel, core, and steam until very soft (10-15 minutes). Mash or puree. Do not offer raw apple under 12 months, it is a leading choking hazard even when grated.

Arugula

Steam or wilt until very soft, finely chop, and mix into other foods. The peppery flavor mellows when cooked. Mix into mashed potato or ricotta.

Asparagus

Roast or steam until very soft. Serve whole spear - the stalk makes a natural handle. Tip should be completely tender.

Avocado

Halve, remove pit, scoop the flesh. Mash with a fork until smooth, no cooking needed. Mix with a splash of breast milk or formula to thin. One of the safest and most nutritious first foods.

Banana

Peel and mash with a fork until completely smooth. For self-feeding, offer a half-banana with the peel left on the bottom half as a natural handle, it's grippy and baby can gnaw the exposed end.

Basil

Add finely minced fresh basil to soft foods, pasta, or eggs as a flavor exposure. Not a standalone food - a seasoning.

Beets

Roast whole until fork-tender, then peel and cut into thick spears. Naturally sweet. Warning: will stain everything - bib recommended.

Bell Pepper

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Blackberries

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Blueberries

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Bok Choy

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Broccoli

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Brussels Sprouts

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Butternut Squash

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Cabbage

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Cantaloupe

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Carrots

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Cauliflower

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Celeriac

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Cherry Tomatoes

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Chives

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Cilantro

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Cucumber

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Cucumber (Lemon)

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Cucumber (Pickling)

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Dill

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Edamame

soy

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Eggplant

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Fennel

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Garlic

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Green Beans

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Green Onions

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Kale

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Kohlrabi

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Leeks

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Mango

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Mini Sweet Peppers

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Mint

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Okra

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Onions

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Oregano

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Parsley

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Parsnips

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Peach

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Pear

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Peas

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Plum

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Potatoes

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Pumpkin

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Raspberries

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Rosemary

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Sage

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Snap Peas

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Spinach

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Strawberries

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Summer Squash (Yellow)

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Sweet Potato

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Swiss Chard

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Thyme

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Tomatillo

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Tomatoes

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Turnips

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Watercress

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Watermelon

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Zucchini

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