Olives

From 6 monthsChoking risk100 first foods★★★★★

Olives can be introduced around 6 months when pitted and prepared safely. They're high in sodium so use sparingly.

How to serve

6-9 months

Mash pitted olives or offer thin slices.

9-12 months

Serve quartered pitted olives.

12-24 months

Offer halved or sliced olives.

IronCalciumFiberVitamin AHealthy fats

Good source of healthy monounsaturated fats. Contains vitamin E and antioxidants. High in sodium.

This food can be a choking hazard for babies. Prepare it in an age-appropriate size and texture, and always supervise your baby while eating.

Always remove pits. High sodium - offer sparingly. Cut or slice to prevent choking. Some olives are very salty.

Rinse olives to reduce sodium. Black olives are generally milder than green. Kalamata olives have intense flavor.

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