Sardines
seafood · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Mash canned sardines smooth, including the soft edible bones.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Finely mash sardines through other soft food.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve finely mashed sardines through family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 442 kJ
- Protein: 19.7 g
- Iron: 3.95 mg
- Calcium: 725 mg
- Zinc: 3.1 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
Recipes with Sardines
Sources
- ASCIA — Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention 2026 · Allergen classification
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.