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Sunflower oil can be introduced from 6 months once your baby is ready for solids. It's a versatile cooking oil that adds healthy fats and a smooth texture to baby's meals.
How to serve
Use a small amount (1/2 teaspoon) in purees, mashes, or to sauté vegetables for finger foods.
Continue to use as a cooking oil or drizzle a small amount over cooked foods like pasta or roasted veggies.
Incorporate into family meals as a healthy cooking fat.
Nutrition
A good source of healthy fats, particularly polyunsaturated fats, which are important for brain development and energy. It also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant.
Good to know
N/A, sunflower oil is a liquid and does not pose a choking risk.
Sunflower oil is not a common allergen. Ensure it's used as part of a balanced diet, not in excessive quantities, to provide healthy fats without overloading on calories.
Tip
Use sunflower oil to sauté vegetables or mix into grain dishes to increase calorie density for active, growing babies.
