Mangos are a good food for your baby to self-feed, whether for baby-led weaning, which happens around 6 months of age, or during the finger foods stage at 9 months.

Thick Slice or Stick, Whole Mango Pit that is Peeled with Most of the Flesh Removed (6+ months): These options will be easier for your baby to grab and be less of a choking hazard than chopped or cubed mango. Roll them in hemp seeds, chia seeds, or crushed coconut or puffs to help your baby grasp them. 

Sticks or Chopped (9+ months): As your baby develops their pincer grasp, offer chopped mango to help give them some practice.  

Mango for Self-Feeding

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1-2 servings
Age: 6+ months 

Ingredients 

• 1 mango

Instructions

1. Peel and cut in an age-appropriate way. 

Notes

Age: 6+ months

Yield: 1-2 portions for baby

Storage: mango is best eaten right away. 

Frozen Mango: if fresh mango is out of season, you can use frozen. Just thaw the biggest pieces you can find and cut them into long 2-3" sticks or chunks, depending on your baby's age.  

Puree for Self-Feeding: Yes, it can be done! You can offer purees and still allow your baby to lead the way with self-feeding.

• Place a few spoonfuls of purees directly on the tray or in a bowl for your baby to dip fingers into. Model how to dip your fingers into the puree and bring them to your mouth, to taste some.
• Offer your baby a pre-loaded self-feeding utensil and hold it out for them to grasp or set on their tray. 
• Use a solid food as a dipper. You can also offer a soft stick-shaped piece of food, such as a soft roasted carrot or bread lightly toasted and cut into strips to dip into the puree.

Nutritional Information

• A good source of fiber for digestive health
• High in vitamin A for healthy eyesight
• High in vitamin C for immunity and aiding in iron absorption 
• They also contain potassium, magnesium and copper, which have anti-inflammatory properties and help boost immunity