AGE TO INTRODUCE
6+ months
6+ months
Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium
Rare
Yes, if served in large chunks or whole. To reduce risk, mash the banana or cut it into small pieces. Bananas are soft and slippery, which may cause your baby to gag or cough so always supervise them during meals.
Did you know bananas don’t grow on trees? They actually grow on large plants that are often miskaten for trees, but the ‘trunk’ is made of tightly packed leaves!
Whole or large pieces of banana can be a choking hazard for your baby so always cut bananas into small pieces.
Bananas can either help with constipation or contribute to it, depending on ripeness. Ripe bananas (yellow with brown spots) can help with digestion, while under ripe bananas (greenish) may make it hard for your baby to ‘go’.
For toddlers, try mashing bananas or serving them in small, manageable slices to encourage self-feeding.
Bananas can be introduced as soon as your baby starts solids, usually around 6 months. Their soft, squidgy texture makes them ideal for baby-led weaning or purees.
36 kcal
*18 months old
Vitamin B6 in bananas is essential for brain development including neurotransmitter production, cognitive growth, and making hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the brain.
Bananas are packed with potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure and improve blood vessel function, supporting your little one’s heart health.
Bananas are loaded with Vitamin C, which protects your little one’s immune system and skin health through supporting the production of white blood cells
Bananas are packed with magnesium, which is essential during your little one’s growth and development as it supports strong bones, teeth, muscles, and tissues.
Banana allergies are rare, though they can occur. As always, introduce new foods one at a time and monitor for any allergic reactions.
Bananas are a choking hazard if served in large chunks or as a whole fruit. To reduce the risk, mash the banana or cut it into small pieces.
Mash a ripe banana with a fork for easy spoon-feeding, or blend it into a smooth puree.
For babies practising self-feeding, offer small, manageable pieces of banana or roll them in cereal to make them easier to grasp!
As your baby grows, you can offer banana slices, banana pancakes, or even mix banana into purees or yoghurt.
Try a smoothie like this Jungle Juice GreenSmoothie.
Serve bananas in slices or small chunks that are easy for toddlers to pick up and chew.
Add banana slices to oatmeal, yoghurt, or whole grain toast. Bananas also work well in smoothies or mashed into muffins and pancakes. Why not serve them alongside tasty Vegan Fruity Fritters?
Serve banana slices as a standalone snack or pair with nut butter for a protein boost.
Try incorporating bananas into baked foods like banana bread or pancakes. You can also freeze banana chunks for a refreshing snack your little one will love!
Try tasty Low Sugar Banana Bread.
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