Bell Pepper (Sweet)
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Sweet pepper (charleston, bell, red) can be given from 6 months and is a vitamin C champion — ideal alongside iron-rich meals; hot pepper is not given to babies.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
Roasted/steamed, skin removed, as a puree or in a dish.
9-11 months
Soft cooked strips as finger food.
12+ months
Thin raw strips can be tried.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
The skin of raw pepper is hard to chew in the early months: cook it or cut it into very thin strips.
📌 Watch out for these
- Hot and spicy peppers are not suitable for babies/young children.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.