Sweet potato
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Steam or bake until very soft and puree smooth; loosen with breastmilk or formula.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Steam soft and mash with small lumps, or offer soft finger-sized wedges.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Offer in bite-sized soft pieces as part of family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 294 kJ
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Iron: 0.43 mg
- Calcium: 28 mg
- Zinc: 0.51 mg
- Vitamin C: 12 mg
Recipes with Sweet potato
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.