Baby and toddler recipes

🐠 Flaky cod, pea and potato baby mash

Mild poached cod mashed with potato and peas, a lovely textured meal for babies who have tried fish and are ready for lumps. White fish is a lean protein and a source of iodine.

From 7 monthsPrep 10 minCook 15 minFreezes wellContains: Fish, Milk

Makes about 5 baby portions

Ingredients

  • 1 small fillet (about 100g) Cod (skinless and boneless, or use pollock or haddock)
  • 1 medium (about 180g) Potato (peeled and diced)
  • 3 tbsp frozen peas Pea
  • 100ml Cow's milk (whole milk)
  • a small knob Butter (unsalted)
  • a pinch Parsley (finely chopped)

Method

  1. Boil the potato in unsalted water for 12 minutes, adding the peas for the last 3 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile poach the cod gently in the milk in a small pan for 6 to 8 minutes until it flakes.
  3. Lift out the fish, keep the milk, and flake the fish, checking twice for bones.
  4. Mash the potato and peas with the butter and enough of the poaching milk to make it soft.
  5. Fold through the fish and parsley and cool to warm.

Serving it to your baby

Leave soft lumps of fish and squashed peas to practise chewing. For a baby new to textures, blend half and mash half. Older babies can have the mash shaped into little patties as finger food.

For the rest of the family

Make a quick fish pie for the family by topping a larger batch with mash and cheese and baking until golden. Season adult portions.

Storing and reheating

Cool quickly and keep in the fridge for up to 1 day, or freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight, reheat until steaming hot throughout, then cool before serving. Never reheat more than once.

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Questions parents ask

Is cod safe for babies?

Yes, cooked white fish such as cod, haddock and pollock is a great choice from around 6 months. Check carefully for bones before serving.

Can I use smoked haddock?

Smoked fish is quite salty, so it is best kept as an occasional food for babies. Unsmoked white fish is a better everyday choice.

OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).