Pasta (wheat) for babies, by age.

6–8 months

Cooked very soft (past al dente). Large shapes like penne or fusilli are graspable whole; long noodles chopped.

Texture soft large shapes

9–11 months

Soft-cooked, cut into bite-size pieces.

Texture cut pieces

12 months+

Soft-cooked pasta in pieces.

Texture pieces

Sources

Every recommendation shows its source. We cite our sources so you can check them.

• — Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• — CDC — Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit

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