Avocado
A soft, mild, fat-rich fruit that is one of the easiest first foods to prepare.
Nutrition Highlights
- Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats
- Good source of fiber
- Contains folate and potassium
Serving Guidance by Age Stage
6-8mo
Serving shape/size: Cut into a long wedge (like a French fry) with the skin left on one end as a handle, or mash and load onto a preloaded spoon.
Choking-risk notes: Whole slippery cubes can be hard to grip and may slide to the back of the mouth whole — avoid small round or cubed pieces.
Safe prep: Ripe, soft avocado only. Roll wedges in ground flaxseed or hemp hearts for extra grip if it feels too slippery.
9-11mo
Serving shape/size: Soft cubes around 1-1.5cm, or continue with wedges as your baby's pincer grasp develops.
Choking-risk notes: Keep pieces soft and squishable between your fingers.
Safe prep: No prep beyond ripeness needed.
12-18mo
Serving shape/size: Diced into bite-size pieces for self-feeding with a fork or fingers.
Choking-risk notes: Low risk when ripe and soft.
Safe prep: Can be mixed into other foods like scrambled eggs or toast toppings.
18mo+
Serving shape/size: Any shape — sliced, mashed on toast, or in cubes.
Choking-risk notes: Minimal risk.
Safe prep: No special prep required.