Sardine
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
From 6 months, sardines can be given with the bones removed, thoroughly cooked and mashed; it is a low-mercury fish, but because fish is an allergen, it should first be tried alone and in a small amount.
How to serve it by age?
Carefully pick out the bones, cook thoroughly, and mash with potato or vegetable puree into a smooth consistency.
Flake the deboned fish apart and serve it in soft pieces or on bread fingers.
Add deboned flakes to family meals; if you use canned, prefer the kind in water and rinse it well.
⚠️ Allergen information
Fish is a major food allergen. Give it alone and in a small amount the first time, and watch for symptoms such as rash, vomiting, and swelling over 2-3 days.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
The main risk is the bones. Before serving, pick out all the bones one by one and flake and mash the fish.
📌 Watch out for these
- Before serving, pick out all the bones one by one.
- Fish is a strong allergen; try it alone and in a small amount the first time.
- Do not give salted/brined canned varieties before 12 months, and rinse the kind in water.
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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.