Duck
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Cook duck fully until no pink remains, even though it is often served pink for adults. Serve it without added salt and keep pieces small and soft.
Choking notes
Firm or stringy pieces of meat can be hard to chew and easy to choke on. Shred or chop duck small, cook it until tender, and moisten dry pieces.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook duck fully until there is no pink, then purée it smooth or shred it very finely and moisten it with breast milk, formula, broth or a vegetable purée. As an iron-rich meat, it makes a good early protein. Serve it without added salt.
Smooth purée or fine shreds, moistened.
9-12 months
Offer finely shredded or chopped cooked duck as a finger food, or small soft pieces moistened in its juices. Keep it fully cooked with no pink and avoid large or tough chunks.
Thin shreds or small soft pieces.
12-18 months
Serve cooked duck in bite-size soft pieces, shredded, chopped or ground. Slow-cook tougher cuts until they pull apart easily. Keep it cooked through and low in salt.
Bite-size soft pieces, shredded or chopped.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Duck?
Most babies can try Duck from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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