Coconut
Coconut can be introduced around 6 months in age-appropriate forms. Coconut is technically a fruit, not a tree nut.
How to serve
Use coconut oil in cooking or add coconut cream to purees.
Include finely shredded coconut in baked goods.
Use in various sweet and savory dishes.
Nutrition
Good source of healthy medium-chain fats. Contains fiber, iron, and manganese. Provides quick energy.
Good to know
Shredded coconut can clump. Use finely shredded, soaked in liquid, or coconut flour.
Despite the name, coconut allergy is separate from tree nut allergy but can occur. Shredded coconut can be a choking hazard.
Tip
Unsweetened coconut products are best for babies. Coconut cream adds richness to curries and purees.
Coconut recipes for babies
Baby-led weaning recipes with Coconut, each tagged by age, on BLW Recipes, our recipe site.
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