If you’re wondering how to serve pancakes to your baby you’ve come to the right place. Pancakes are one of our favourite dishes to offer on a baby led weaning journey as it’s a quick simple breakfast that can be served in so many different ways! Find out here how to serve pancakes to your baby, the answers to other commonly asked questions and a list of our favourite pancake recipes that use fun and nutritious ingredients.
How to Serve Pancakes to Baby
Pancakes are a fun and nutritious breakfast option for babies. Here’s how you can serve pancakes to your baby:
Preparation: Prepare pancakes using a simple recipe without added sugars or salt. Cook them until they are light and fluffy.
Cutting: Cut the pancakes into small, manageable pieces that your baby can pick up easily. You can also tear them into bite-sized portions.
Toppings: Serve pancakes plain or with a small amount of fruit puree, such as mashed bananas or applesauce. Avoid using syrup or honey for babies under one year old.
Should I offer pancakes to my baby as a finger food or cut them into small pieces?
You can do either based on your baby’s preference and developmental stage. Cut pancakes into small, bite-sized pieces or offer them as a whole pancake for your baby to hold and explore.
The beauty of pancakes is they can be made into any size you wish. Larger sized pancakes can be cut intro strip, or mini pancakes can be served whole.
Our favourite baby led weaning products
- Easy to disassemble and carry along.
- Safety belt included.Recommended for indoor use
- MUNCHKIN SPOON SET: This essential baby feeding set of 6 spoons combines a smart baby weaning spoon design with flexible tips and long handles. Suitable for 4 months and over
- VERSATILE BABY PLASTIC SPOONS: Coming in six vibrant colours, the soft tips of the baby and toddler spoons are flexible yet strong. Featuring ergonomically designed easy-grip handles
- EASY CARE BABY FOOD SPOONS: These durable toddler and baby feeding spoons are top rack dishwasher safe and BPA-free. Great for boys or girls, for picnics, lunchboxes, at home or on the go
- THE PERFECT SIZE FOR LITTLE MOUTHS: The shallow spoon bowl is comfortable for babies and young children, and the soft tips are gentle on gums. Long handles are great for easier high chair feeding
- PART OF THE MUNCHKIN WEANING RANGE: Complete your baby weaning set with the Munchkin infant feeding and dinnerware range for babies and toddlers. Discover our matching plates, bowls and sippy cups
- Eco-Friendly Material: Baby weaning set is made from sustainable bamboo, ensuring a safe and environmentally friendly option for feeding babies and toddlers.
- Suction Base: Each bowl and plate in the set features a strong silicone suction base, preventing spills and making mealtime easier for both babies and parents.
- Complete Kit: This weaning set includes bowls, plates, and spoons, providing everything needed for a baby’s first eating experiences, whether for a boy or girl.
- Safe and Gentle: The bamboo and silicone materials are gentle on a baby’s gums and teeth, making it perfect for those crucial first months of weaning and feeding.
- Perfect Gift: The bamboo weaning set comes in a beautifully designed bundle, making it an ideal gift for new parents and a great addition to any baby shower.
- COVERALL BIBS FOR BABY WITH ADJUSTABLE SLEEVES – Our adjustable toddler bib fits any highchair perfectly, with or without trays. Simply attach your silicone feel bib to any highchair, pram or table to keep even the messiest of tots clean and dry.
- PERFECTLY SIZED FOR TODDLERS AND BABIES – Our one-size-fits-all baby bibs for eating come with adjustable sleeves for utmost comfort. With a breathable neck design, this short-sleeved bib fits children aged 6 months to 3 years and is a great long-use alternative to silicone bibs.
- EASY-WIPE & WASHABLE TODDLER BIBS – Spend more time having fun with your toddler and less time cleaning their BIBADO bibs. Just wipe off any food from the easy-wipe fabric using a clean, dry cloth or load them in your washer at 40 degrees for a thorough clean.
- HELPS TODDLER DEVELOPMENT AND BABY LED WEANING – Our coverall feeding bibs are also compatible with our BIBaDO Clip-On Handi Cutlery. They come with ‘no drop’ straps, so you won’t have to pick up spoons & forks from the floor while your little one learns how to use them. (Handi Cutlery are sold separately or as a bundle).
- MULTIPLE DESIGNS AVAILABLE – Offering lots of different designs to make eating more fun for your babies as they explore the animals and characters on our bibs
Can I make pancakes using whole wheat flour for added nutrition?
Absolutely! Whole wheat flour can be used to make pancakes for your baby, providing additional fibre and nutrients.
Can I serve pancakes with toppings like mashed fruit or yoghurt?
Yes, you can add mashed fruit, such as banana or berries, or a dollop of plain yogurt on top of pancakes for added taste and nutritional value.
Our Favourite Pancake Recipes
Author: Nicola Hughes
Nicola has weaned both of her boys using the baby led weaning method. She loves nothing better than creating simple recipes that anyone can recreate, using as few ingredients as possible. All of her recipes have been tried and tested by both Dexter and Felix and have their seal of approval!