Yam

From 6 months100 first foods★★★★★

True yams can be introduced around 6 months when cooked until soft. They're starchier and drier than sweet potatoes.

How to serve

6-9 months

Steam or boil until soft and mash or puree.

9-12 months

Offer soft pieces.

12-24 months

Include in various dishes.

FiberVitamin CB vitamins

Good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Contains manganese and B vitamins. Lower in sugar than sweet potatoes.

True yams have rough, bark-like skin. Cook until completely soft. Often confused with orange sweet potatoes.

True yams have white or purple flesh. What's labeled 'yam' in US stores is usually sweet potato.

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