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Sea Bream

6 months and up

⚡ Quick answer

Sea bream is a low-mercury, lean fish with soft flesh and easily removable bones; thoroughly cooked and flaked, it can be given as one of the first fish from 6 months.

How to serve it by age?

6-8 months

Carefully remove the bones and cook thoroughly; mash it with vegetable or potato puree to a smooth consistency.

9-11 months

Flake the boneless sea bream and serve it as soft morsels or mixed with puree.

12+ months

Give baked or steamed boneless sea bream from the family table in small pieces.

⚠️ Allergen information

Fish is a major food allergen. Give it for the first time on its own and in a small amount, then watch for allergy symptoms for 2-3 days.

🫁 Choking risk and safe serving

The main risk is the bones; flake the flesh and remove the bones one by one, checking twice.

📌 Watch out for these

  • Carefully remove the bones, checking twice.
  • Although it is low in mercury, since it is a fish allergen, give it for the first time on its own and in a small amount.
  • Prefer baking or steaming over frying; do not add salt.

⚕️ 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.