First foods database
🍠 Sweet potato wedges for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat sweet potato wedges? Yes, from about 6 months. Soft roasted sweet potato wedges are one of the easiest first finger foods: they are naturally sweet, easy to grip and full of vitamin A (from beta-carotene).
Good source of: Vitamin A, Fibre, Vitamin C, Potassium
How to serve sweet potato wedges by age
6 to 9 months
Cut sweet potato into wedges roughly the size of an adult finger, toss in a teaspoon of oil and roast at 200C for 25 to 30 minutes until a knife slides through easily. Your baby should be able to squash a wedge between your finger and thumb. Leave the skin on for grip if you like, or peel it. Any extra can be mashed with a little milk for spoon-feeding.
9 to 12 months
Offer smaller wedges or cubes so your baby can practise picking them up. Dip in plain yoghurt, hummus or a mild guacamole, or sprinkle with smoked paprika or cinnamon before roasting.
12 months and up
Serve sweet potato wedges as a side with fish, chicken, beans or eggs. Toddlers can help season them with herbs and spices before roasting.
Choking safety
Wedges should be soft all the way through. Crispy, browned ends and edges can be hard, so trim them for young babies. Avoid serving wedges that have cooled and firmed up; reheat until soft, then cool to a safe temperature.
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
- Do not add salt.
- Frozen sweet potato fries are often salted and coated, so check labels.
Easy ideas
- Sweet potato wedges with a yoghurt and mint dip
- Cinnamon-roasted wedges with scrambled egg
- Paprika wedges with baked beans (low-salt)
Goes well with
Recipes with sweet potato wedges
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat sweet potato wedges?
Can babies eat sweet potato wedges? Yes, from about 6 months. Soft roasted sweet potato wedges are one of the easiest first finger foods: they are naturally sweet, easy to grip and full of vitamin A (from beta-carotene).
Can babies eat sweet potato skin?
Soft roasted skin is fine and gives extra fibre, though some babies prefer it peeled.
Are frozen sweet potato fries OK?
Check for added salt and coatings. Homemade wedges are quick and better.
Can I make sweet potato wedges in an air fryer?
Yes. Air fry at around 180C for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking halfway, and check they are soft in the middle rather than just crisp outside.
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).