Zucchini
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Zucchini is one of the easiest-to-digest starter vegetables: from 6 months it is a favorite of the first weeks as a puree, with very low allergy and gas risk.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
Steamed and mashed — alone or with potato/carrot.
9-11 months
Soft-cooked cubes; zucchini fritter (with little egg) as finger food.
12+ months
Zucchini dishes from family meals (low-salt).
📌 Watch out for these
- Peel it and remove the seeded middle part in the first months.
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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.