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Can my baby have sweet potato?
A quick, age-by-age answer with how to serve it safely. Checked against AAP, FDA Closer to Zero.
A great first food once solids begin around 6 months.
Sweet potato is nutritious and soft when cooked. Most babies start solids around 6 months.
How to serve: Cook until very soft, then mash or offer in soft strips.
Yes, cooked until soft.
Sweet potato is an excellent first food. Offer a variety of vegetables over time, since root vegetables can absorb trace heavy metals from soil.
How to serve: Roast or boil until very soft. Mash or cut into soft pieces.
Sources: AAP, FDA Closer to Zero. This is general guidance, not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician about your child.
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