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Tomato Paste

Category
Other
Recommended age
6 months
Priority allergen
Not a priority allergen
Nutrition highlights
Iron, Vitamin C
Tomato Paste

Overview

Tomato paste fits complementary feeding around 6 months with other complementary foods. Offer unsweetened tomato paste as a single new food.

Preparation

Use unsweetened tomato paste without added sugars. Thin with water, breast milk, or formula if needed until it is easy to swallow from a spoon. Always supervise eating.

Three-step introduction

Step 1: First tiny taste

Offer a small taste of unsweetened spoonable tomato paste. Watch for concerning symptoms during and after the feed.

Step 2: Larger offer

If tolerated, offer more of the same preparation at a later feed.

Step 3: Include regularly

Serve this food regularly in age-safe textures.

FAQ

When are babies usually ready for solid foods?

Complementary foods are typically introduced around 6 months of age, when the baby shows developmental readiness (for example, sitting with support, good head control, and swallowing food rather than pushing it out). Introducing solids before 4 months is not recommended.

Do I need to introduce foods in a certain order?

For most children, there is no required order for first foods. Fruits, vegetables, meats and other proteins, and other food groups can all be part of complementary feeding around 6 months.

How should I prepare tomato paste for a baby?

Use unsweetened tomato paste without added sugars. Thin with water, breast milk, or formula if needed until it is easy to swallow from a spoon. Always supervise eating.

How can I help my baby absorb iron from tomato paste?

Tomato paste provides non-heme (plant) iron, which is less easily absorbed than iron from meat. Pairing non-heme iron foods with vitamin C–rich foods, such as citrus fruit, berries, tomato, or broccoli, can help iron absorption. This is educational nutrition guidance, not a diagnosis or a supplement plan.

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