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Can babies eat cod?
Cod can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Fish).
How to cook cod for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Baked
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve cod changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare cod, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam or bake until cooked through — mash and check carefully for bones.
- 9 to 11 months
- Flaked and blended into vegetable purées.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small soft flakes — always check for bones before serving.
- 18 months and over
- Small flaked pieces — check for bones each time.
Is cod an allergen?
This food contains fish. Introduce one new food at a time and watch closely for any reaction.
Learn about fish allergy
Is cod good for babies?
Cod is a lean white fish with a mild flavour — ideal for babies new to fish. Rich in high-quality protein, vitamin B12, iodine, and selenium. Lower in omega-3 than oily fish, but a valuable part of a varied diet. Its delicate texture breaks down easily into fine flakes suitable from 6 months.
- Protein
- Vit B12
- Iodine
- Selenium
- Phosphorus
Storing cod
In the fridge
1 Day. Refrigerate cooked cod and eat within 24 hours
In the freezer
3 Months. Cool and freeze in individual flaked portions
Goes well with
Baby recipes with cod
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.