Allergen note
Low
How to serve
Ripe banana halves with peel partly removed; strips or mash
Preparation
Peel; serve ripe; mash for spoon or BLW strips
Texture and choking risk
Low – soft but sticky
Sources: cdc.gov · cdc.gov · healthychildren.org · healthychildren.org · nhs.uk · nhs.uk
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries banana, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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