Canola (Rapeseed) Oil
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Canola (rapeseed) oil is a vegetable oil, rarely allergenic, that can be used in very small amounts from 6 months for cooking or mixed into puree.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
Mix less than half a teaspoon into vegetable puree or grain.
9-12 months
Use a small amount when lightly cooking vegetable and meat dishes.
12+ months
Use it moderately in family meals; balance it with olive oil.
📌 Watch out for these
- If possible, prefer the cold-pressed/minimally processed type; do not use it for repeated frying at high heat.
- Use it in small amounts and in rotation with oils such as olive oil, not on its own.
- Babies' need for fat is small; do not overdo the amount.
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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.