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Sweet Potato Fries for Baby (Soft Baked Wedges)

Soft roasted wedges with a hint of cinnamon. Leave the skin on the bottom for extra grip. Wedges are for 7–8 months and up; at 6 months, mash the soft flesh smooth.

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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Wedges
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Ingredients

Makes 8 wedges

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Cut into wedges about two fingers wide.

  3. 3

    Toss with oil and cinnamon and roast 25 minutes, turning once.

  4. 4

    Check they squash easily and cool.

Serve it by age

6 months

Scoop the soft flesh off the skin, mash it smooth with breast milk or formula and offer on a spoon.

7–8 months

Offer whole soft wedges.

9–12 months

Cut into small cubes.

12 months+

Dip in yogurt.

health_and_safetyAllergens

None of the top 9 allergens in the wedges themselves. The yogurt dip (12 months+) adds milk.

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  • swap_horizUse butternut squash.

kitchenStorage

Fridge 3 days.

Safety reminders

  • No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
  • Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
  • Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
  • This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).