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Pasta

6 months and up

⚡ Quick answer

Pasta can be given from 6-7 months onward, cooked THOROUGHLY (soft, not al dente); easy-to-grip shapes such as farfalle/penne are BLW-friendly.

How to serve it by age?

6-8 months

Very soft-cooked small pasta, mashed with a vegetable sauce.

9-11 months

Whole penne/farfalle as finger food — the baby grips and eats it themselves.

12+ months

Family pasta (low in salt, with cream-free and spice-free sauces).

⚠️ Allergen information

Contains wheat/gluten; its introduction follows the same rule as other gluten-containing grains.

🫁 Choking risk and safe serving

Long spaghetti strands are challenging for a young baby: start with short-shaped pasta.

📌 Watch out for these

  • Ready-made sauces contain salt and sugar; prefer a homemade tomato-vegetable sauce.

⚕️ 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.