Is Potatoes safe for baby-led weaning?

Yes, Potatoes is safe for baby-led weaning from 6 months old with appropriate preparation. Choking risk is low.

What age can babies eat Potatoes?

Babies can start eating Potatoes from 6 months old. With baby-led weaning, preparation changes as your baby grows - spears for younger babies, small pieces as they develop their pincer grasp.

Is Potatoes a choking hazard for babies?

Potatoes has a low choking risk. It is generally considered safe with appropriate preparation.

Potatoes

Choking risk: low

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Boil or roast until very soft. Cut into thick sticks or wedges. Plain or with a little butter - avoid salt. Skin can help with grip.

9 to 11 months

Soft diced potato, roasted or boiled. Mashed potato is a great base food.

12+ months

Any preparation - mashed, roasted, fried, in soups, potato pancakes.

Garden notes

Avoid green-tinged potatoes (contain solanine). Store in a cool, dark place after harvest.

How to grow for your baby

Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost in well-loosened soil.

✦Hill soil up around plants as they grow to prevent green shoulders.
✦Stop watering once vines start to die back.
✦Cure in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks before eating for better flavor and storage.
✦New potatoes can be harvested while plants are still green for a sweeter, thinner skin.

Harvest for baby

New potatoes are easiest for BLW - steamed until a fork slides through with no resistance.

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