When it comes to baby led weaning, it’s so important to offer lots of different types of food to your baby so they’re introduced to a wide range of ingredients. Fish is an essential food group to offer your baby, but if you’re not used to cooking with fish it can be difficult to think of what to make. Here you’ll find a collection of our favourite fish recipes for babies that both Dexter and Felix loved during their baby led weaning journeys.
What age should I give my baby fish?
Your baby can eat fish from six months onwards, just as they can with all table foods as part of their baby led weaning journey.
What are the health benefits of feeding your baby fish?
Fish is an excellent source of protein – which is important for your baby’s growth and development, as well as being a good source of Omega-3, a nutrient that will help with brain and eye development as well as protecting their immune system.
Are all types of fish safe for baby?
Not all fish are considered safe for babies, as certain types contain high levels of mercury. Some safe fish choices to offer babies include:
- salmon
- trout
- herring
- whitefish like cod, pollock, or halibut
- canned, light tuna
- sardines
Always ask your paediatrician or health visitor if you’re unsure about the best sorts of fish to offer your baby.
11 Fish Recipes for Babies
Discover a range of fish recipes for babies that can shared with the whole family as part of your baby led weaning journey. Low in sodium and created specifically for babies, find a fish recipe your baby will love!
Mini fish bites for mini mouths! Perfect for babies and toddlers who enjoy feeding themselves and a great way of including oily fish in their diet
Flakey on the inside and crispy on the outside, these fish goujons are easy to make, kid-friendly and can be served in a variety of ways.
This Fish Pasta Bake can easily be a quick pasta recipe, despite its many components, as much of it can be prepared in advance.
Fish fingers are an excellent addition to your child's diet. Make your own with this simple fish finger recipe - great for baby led weaning too.
These delicious baby led weaning fish cakes with avocado and mint yogurt dip are a perfect baby lunch recipe packed with Omega-3s and full of vitamins.
These yummy sweet potato squishy fishcakes are nutritious + deeelicious! Enjoy making this easy recipe with your little one.
Are you looking for some cupboard food for toddler? Why not give this simple tuna and sweetcorn fritters recipe a try?
These easy Carrot Potato Tuna Cakes are a great way to use leftover mashed potato and introduce tuna fish to baby and toddlers.
This delicious Baby Fish Pie is one of our most popular fish recipes for babies. Perfect simply pureed or mashed for your little ones - give it a try!
A delicious & easy recipe for baby led weaning burgers using tuna, sweet potato & spinach. Healthy & nutritious & perfect for Mums on the go
This baby led weaning salmon recipe will make the idea quick lunch for yourself and baby at home and uses lovely fresh ingredients to create a fragrant and delicious salmon burger with a healthy side of broccoli and kale to make sure the two of you are getting your full quota of nutrients.