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Banana — babies (weaning age)
Banana and babies (weaning age): Safe. Easy first food from 6 months — mash or give a large peeled piece to hold.
Guideline answers for a general audience, not personal medical advice. Pregnancy, diabetes, gout and IBS are managed by clinicians — this page repeats what the public guidelines say, nothing more.
The answer
Safe. Easy first food from 6 months — mash or give a large peeled piece to hold.
Source: NHS (UK) · checked 2026-09-03
Other answers for this food
| Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Diabetes | Safe |
| IBS / low FODMAP | Caution |
| Keto | Avoid |
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat banana?
Safe. Easy first food from 6 months — mash or give a large peeled piece to hold.
Where does this answer come from?
The NHS (UK) guidance — linked in the source line below.
Does this replace my clinician's advice?
No. Guidelines are written for populations; your clinician's advice is written for you. If the two disagree, theirs wins.
Hard cheese (cheddar, gouda, parmesan)
Fine from about 6 months, grated or in sticks.
Yogurt (plain)
Plain full-fat yogurt is fine from 6 months.
Eggs
Well-cooked eggs are fine from about 6 months; eggs are a common allergen, so introduce on their own first.
Shellfish (prawns, mussels, crab)
Well-cooked shellfish is fine from about 6 months; it is a common allergen, so start small.
Apple
Cooked, grated or as large soft pieces from 6 months; raw hard pieces are a choking risk.
Watermelon
Fine from 6 months; remove seeds.
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