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Tuna — babies (weaning age)
Tuna and babies (weaning age): Caution. Fine in small amounts from 6 months; do not give shark, swordfish or marlin.
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
Caution. Fine in small amounts from 6 months; do not give shark, swordfish or marlin.
Source: NHS (UK) · checked 2026-09-03
Other answers for this food
| Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy | Caution |
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat tuna?
Caution. Fine in small amounts from 6 months; do not give shark, swordfish or marlin.
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.
Liver and liver pâté
Not recommended under 1 year (vitamin A).
Grapes
Fine from 6 months but cut lengthwise into quarters — whole grapes are a serious choking risk.
Answers in, meals out
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