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Can babies eat sardine?
Sardine can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Fish).
How to cook sardine for a baby
- Method
- Canned in water
- Texture
- Mashed
How you cut and serve sardine changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare sardine, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Drain canned sardines and mash thoroughly, checking for any bones.
- 9 to 11 months
- Mashed sardine mixed into vegetable or grain purées.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small flaked pieces mixed into other foods.
- 18 months and over
- Small pieces mixed into pasta or rice dishes.
Is sardine an allergen?
This food contains fish. Introduce one new food at a time and watch closely for any reaction.
Learn about fish allergy
Is sardine good for babies?
Sardines are one of the most nutrient-dense, sustainable seafood choices. Rich in DHA, EPA, calcium (from the soft bones), vitamin D, and B12. Canned in water (no salt) makes them instantly convenient. Their strong flavour is best introduced mixed into milder foods like sweet potato or avocado.
- Omega-3
- Calcium
- Vit D
- Vit B12
- Protein
Storing sardine
In the fridge
1 Day. Refrigerate opened sardines and use within 24 hours
In the freezer
Not Recommended. Texture becomes grainy and unpleasant after freezing
Goes well with
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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.