When can babies eat Banana?
From 6 months
Start with: Smooth puree or long, soft spears.
Bananas are a convenient, naturally sweet, and high-energy fruit. They are rich in potassium and quick-releasing carbohydrates, making them an excellent fuel source for active crawlers and toddlers.
How to serve Banana, by age
- 6mo
From 6 months: Smooth puree or long, soft spears.
Mash a very ripe (spotted) banana into a smooth puree. For Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), you can peel half the banana and let the baby hold the bottom half with the peel still on to provide a non-slip grip, or slice it lengthwise into thirds.
- 9mo
From 9 months: Small soft pieces or 'coins'.
Offer small bite-sized rounds or pieces. You can also mix mashed banana into sugar-free pancakes or oatmeal to add natural sweetness and texture.
- 12mo
From 12 months: Whole fruit or chunky pieces.
Serve as whole pieces, in fruit salads, or spread mashed banana on whole-grain crackers. This is a great time to introduce peeling the banana together to develop motor skills.
Choking risk & safe preparation
Moderate choking risk
While soft, bananas can be sticky and form a 'bolus' in the throat. Ensure the banana is very ripe (spotted). Avoid large, thick chunks of underripe, firm banana.
Allergen information
Not a common childhood allergen. Reactions are possible with any food, so introduce it on its own first.
Nutrition & benefits
Rich in Potassium for heart health and Vitamin B6 for brain function.
- Digestion-friendly
- Vitamin C Rich
- Brain Food
Per 100 g
- Energy
- 89kcal
- Protein
- 1.1g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Fiber
- 2.6g
- Iron
- 0.3mg
- Vitamin C
- 8.7mg
See all nutrients (25)
Macronutrients
- Energy
- 89 kcal
- Protein
- 1.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22.8 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
Key Minerals
- Iron
- 0.3 mg
- Calcium
- 5 mg
- Zinc
- 0.1 mg
- Sodium
- 1 mg
- Potassium
- 358 mg
- Magnesium
- 27 mg
- Phosphorus
- 22 mg
- Selenium
- 1 mcg
- Copper
- < 0.1 mg
- Manganese
- 0.3 mg
Vitamins
- Vitamin A
- 3 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 8.7 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.4 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K
- 0.5 mcg
- Folate
- 20 mcg
- Thiamin (B1)
- < 0.1 mg
- Choline
- 9.8 mg
Other
- Fiber
- 2.6 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pairs well with
Recipes with Banana
Apple, Banana & Carrot Baby Muffins
Moist, naturally sweet mini muffins packed with grated apple, mashed banana, and shredded carrot. No added sugar. All sweetness comes from the fruit. The perfect grab-and-go BLW breakfast that's gentle on tiny tummies.
Apple & Oat Breakfast Donut Rings
These soft, fruit-centered rings are a fun and nutritious way to serve apples to your toddler. Coated in a protein-rich batter of oats and cottage cheese, they offer a satisfying texture that is easy for little hands to hold.
Banana & Apple Loaf
A tender, warmly spiced loaf packed with mashed banana and juicy apple chunks. The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist while whole wheat flour adds wholesome nutrition. Slice it thick for little hands or thin for spreading with nut butter.
Banana & Apple Oat Muffins
Beautifully moist muffins bursting with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and tender apple pieces. Rolled oats add a gentle chew and extra fiber, making these a nourishing grab-and-go snack that the whole family will enjoy.
Banana & Blueberry Cake
A light, fruity cake bursting with fresh blueberries and mashed banana, finished with a zesty hint of lemon. Every slice is naturally sweetened and loaded with antioxidants from the berries.
Banana and Blueberry Mini Muffins
These soft, egg-free muffins are naturally sweetened with ripe banana and bursting with juicy blueberries. They are perfectly sized for little hands and make a wonderful grab-and-go snack or breakfast addition.
Frequently asked
Can bananas cause constipation?
Underripe (green) bananas can cause constipation. However, fully ripe (spotted) bananas are rich in soluble fiber and usually help with bowel movements.
What are the black seeds in my baby's diaper?
Don't worry! Those tiny black threads or 'seeds' in the diaper are just undigested banana fibers. It is completely normal.
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