Pumpkin
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Steam or roast until very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Mash with soft lumps, or serve as soft roasted wedges to grasp.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve in small soft pieces alongside family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 150 kJ
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Iron: 0.24 mg
- Calcium: 15 mg
- Zinc: 0.13 mg
- Vitamin C: 6 mg
Recipes with Pumpkin
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.