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Eggplant

8 months and up

⚡ Quick answer

Eggplant can be given THOROUGHLY cooked from 8 months; roasting/baking should be preferred over frying, and ripe eggplants with bitter seeds should be avoided.

How to serve it by age?

8-11 months

Roasted eggplant mash (no garlic, no salt) or thoroughly cooked in a dish.

12+ months

Eggplant from the family meal (low oil, not fried).

⚠️ Allergen information

It can rarely cause histamine sensitivity; if there is redness around the mouth, reduce the portion and observe.

📌 Watch out for these

  • Fried eggplant absorbs a lot of oil — oven-baking/roasting is suitable for a baby.
  • Raw eggplant is not given.

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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.