First foods database

🥭 Mango for babies: when and how to serve it

Can babies eat mango? Yes, from about 6 months. Ripe mango is soft, sweet and packed with vitamin C, which helps baby absorb iron from other foods.

From 6 monthsLow choking risk when prepared well

Good source of: Vitamin C, Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Folate

How to serve mango by age

6 to 9 months

Purée or mash ripe mango, or offer large slices or the stone with flesh still on it for baby to gnaw, removing the skin if it is slippery. A crinkle-cut tool can help grip.

9 to 12 months

Offer soft strips or small soft cubes of ripe mango, or mango mashed into yoghurt or porridge.

12 months and up

Serve diced mango, mango in smoothies and lassis, or with chicken and rice dishes.

Choking safety

Ripe mango is soft, but it is very slippery. Offer large strips that are easy to hold, roll in ground almonds or oats for grip if needed, and avoid hard unripe pieces.

Gagging is common and noisy while babies learn to eat. Choking is usually silent. Always stay with your baby while they eat, sitting upright. How to help a choking baby (NHS).

Good to know

Easy ideas

Goes well with

🥣YoghurtFrom 6 months · Milk🥣OatsFrom 6 months · Gluten🍗ChickenFrom 6 months🥥Coconut milkFrom 6 months

Recipes with mango

🧅Baked mixed veg pakora frittersFrom 9 months · Lunch · 35 min🥭Mango and coconut yoghurt swirlFrom 6 months · Snack · 5 min🥭Mango swirl full-fat Greek yoghurtFrom 6 months · Breakfast · 5 min🍚Rice and peas with roasted squashFrom 7 months · Dinner · 50 min🥭Silken tofu and mango first puréeFrom 6 months · Breakfast · 5 min

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Questions parents ask

Can babies eat mango?

Can babies eat mango? Yes, from about 6 months. Ripe mango is soft, sweet and packed with vitamin C, which helps baby absorb iron from other foods.

Can babies have mango skin?

It is best to peel it. The skin is tough and can irritate the skin around the mouth.

Why does my baby get a rash around the mouth after mango?

Acidic fruits can cause mild redness where they touch the skin. It usually fades quickly. If it spreads or comes with swelling or breathing problems, get medical help.

Sources

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).