Sweet potato is one of my favourite ingredients to use for baby led weaning. Versatile, filling and packed full of healthy nutrients – sweet potatoes are a fantastic alternative to starchy potatoes and can be used in a huge range of recipes.
From pancakes, to sweet potato fries to healthy veggie burgers, we try to incorporate sweet potato into baby’s diet at least once a week.
This post lists all of our favourite sweet potato baby led weaning recipes, all tried and tested by Dexter and Felix!
Why offer sweet potato to your baby?
- Rich in vitamin C
- They contain tons of vitamin B6
- A good source of potassium and magnesium
- Great for heart and brain health
- Amazing fuel source for energy
When can I give my baby sweet potato?
Your baby can eat sweet potatoes from six months onwards, just as they can with all table foods as part of their baby led weaning journey.
Can sweet potato upset a baby’s stomach?
Sweet potato has a lovely soft texture making it easy for baby to chew and digest, therefore it should not cause your baby any stomach problems.
However, if your baby has an allergy to sweet potato, he will likely start to show symptoms around an hour after eating. They may develop a rash, get gassy or appear to have indigestion.
Although a food allergy to sweet potato is rare, it’s important to keep a close eye on babe the first time they try sweet potato (or any other foods!)
The Best Baby Led Weaning Sweet Potato Recipes
Discover the very best baby led weaning sweet potato recipes, all tried and tested and love by both my babies and the rest of the family!
Super simple recipe for busy Mums to create 8 delicious sweet potato and spinach patties that make the ideal baby led weaning lunch or dinner!
Delicious baked burgers using tuna, sweet potato and spinach! The whole fam will love these.
Healthy and delicious sweet potato waffles for babies. A truly incredible breakfast idea for your baby or toddler!
A quick and simple recipes to create sweet potato pancakes baby will love! The perfect baby led weaning lunch idea or an ideal for batch cooking for snack on the go!
Simple recipe to create delicious baby led weaning hash browns using sweet potato.
Delicious baby led weaning sweet potato fries, the perfect finger food for your baby! Forget traditional fries and get those veggies into your baby with these yummy sweet potato fries for babies!
A delicious and healthy sweet potato soup for babies that adults can enjoy alongside their little ones. The perfect little lunch time treat - simple to make and yummy too!
Delicious sweet potato, quinoa and kale baby led weaning patties - perfect for lunch or dinner! These vegetarian burgers are the perfect finger food for your little one and can be batch prepared to save you time!
Deliciously creamy sweet potato mash for babies. The perfect accompaniment to a roast dinner or a simple side dish for any other evening meal
5 ingredient sweet potato and broccoli medallions, perfect side for dinner. Great recipe for babies and toddlers as they are easy to eat with your hands!
One of the BEST first finger foods you can give your baby. Soft, packed full of goodness, great for kids lunchboxes and Mums love them too!
These sweet potato croquettes are perfect for baby-led weaning. Easy to pick up with a soft texture they are perfect for babies and toddlers but are sure to be a hit with older kids too.
These Salmon Fritters with Sweet Potatoes are a delicious high iron meal or snack and are also baby led weaning friendly.
This Healthy Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread is great for baby led weaning, school lunches, and holiday treats that the whole family will love!
These sweet potato tots are the perfect tasty nutrient-packed bite for both little ones and adults! Great for toddlers and baby-led weaning!
Sweet Potato Cookies a baby led weaning recipe for soft healthy cookies with no added sugar perfect as a snack or breakfast idea
These Sweet Potato Wedges are a simple and easy recipe for baby-led weaning, finger foods for baby or as a great side for toddlers. Easy and quick.
A quick and simple recipes to create sweet potato fritters baby will love! The perfect baby led weaning lunch idea or a ideal for batch cooking for snack on the go!