When can babies eat potato?

The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Boil, steam or roast until soft all the way through, then offer as a finger-length wedge or mashed. Cook it in unsalted water.

How do I cut and serve potato for my baby?

6–8 months (Finger-size strip): Boil, steam or roast until soft all the way through, then offer as a finger-length wedge or mashed. Cook it in unsalted water. 9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Soft cubes once your baby picks things up between finger and thumb. 12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): With the family meal.

What should I watch out for when giving potato to a baby?

Added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys. Avoid stock cubes, gravy, soy sauce and cured meats; do not salt cooking water. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.

Potato

Potato turns up as a side, a base and even a crust: boulangère and dauphinoise gratins, crisp hash browns, pomme purée, Sicilian roast potatoes and a quiche case. Waxy varieties hold their shape in gratins and salads, while floury ones mash well and roast to a crisp, so pick for the job. Salt the cooking water generously.

22 recipes use this ingredient

Potato

Nutrient	Per 100 g
Vitamin C	11.4 mg
Potassium	421 mg
Fibre	2.2 g
Iron	0.8 mg

Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.

How to serve Potato to babies

6–8 months
Finger-size strip
Boil, steam or roast until soft all the way through, then offer as a finger-length wedge or mashed. Cook it in unsalted water.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Soft cubes once your baby picks things up between finger and thumb.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
With the family meal.

Watch out for

Go easyunder 12 months
Added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys. Avoid stock cubes, gravy, soy sauce and cured meats; do not salt cooking water.
NHS: foods to avoid

Per 100 g from CoFID (13-434); USDA FDC (170026). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.