Safe from 6 months.
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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.
Small soft pieces or thin rounds. Banana is very slippery, rolling pieces in hemp seeds or baby oatmeal improves grip significantly. Great pincer grip practice.
Any family preparation, sliced, whole fingers, blended into smoothies, or frozen as popsicles.
Garden notes
One of the easiest first foods, no cooking, no prep beyond peeling. High in potassium and natural sugars. Grows in containers in warm climates (try Dwarf Cavendish or Dwarf Namwah). Needs 10+ gallon pot, consistent moisture, and warmth. Most gardeners in cooler climates will buy rather than grow bananas.
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