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Can babies eat tuna?
Tuna can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Fish).
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How to cook tuna for a baby
- Method
- Canned in water
- Texture
- Mashed
How you cut and serve tuna changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare tuna, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Choose no-added-salt canned tuna in water. Drain, check for bones and blend finely into a smooth moist purée. View photo
- 9 to 11 months
- Choose no-added-salt canned tuna in water. Drain, check for bones and mash into moist soft food. View photo
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Is tuna an allergen?
This food contains fish. Introduce one new food at a time and watch closely for any reaction.
Learn about fish allergy
Is tuna good for babies?
Choose no-added-salt canned tuna in water, drain and flake it well. Tuna does not count as an oily fish.
- Protein
- Omega-3
- Vit B12
- Selenium
- Niacin
Storing tuna
In the fridge
1 Day. Use within 24 hours of opening — never store in the open tin
In the freezer
Not Recommended. Texture becomes dry and crumbly after freezing
Goes well with
Baby recipes with tuna
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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.