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Can babies eat tilapia?
Tilapia can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Fish).
How to cook tilapia for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Baked
- Ready in
- 10 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve tilapia changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare tilapia, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam until flaky, remove any bones, blend into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Finely flaked steamed fish mixed into soft foods.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small flaked pieces — always check for bones.
- 18 months and over
- Small bite-size flaked pieces.
Is tilapia an allergen?
Fish allergy is common. Introduce carefully — watch for reaction for 2 hours after first serving.
Read: Introducing fish safely
Is tilapia good for babies?
Tilapia is a mild white fish — one of the most palatable fish for babies due to its neutral flavour. Good source of complete protein, vitamin B12, and phosphorus. Lower in omega-3s than salmon but a useful fish to rotate for variety. Its mild taste makes it easy to blend into first fish purées.
- Protein
- Vitamin B12
- Phosphorus
Storing tilapia
In the fridge
2 Days. Refrigerate cooked tilapia immediately — fish deteriorates quickly
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze cooked fish in portions — thaw in fridge
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.