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Striped Bass for Babies: Mild Fish, in Moderation

A mild, flaky fish popular along the US coasts. Fish is a top-9 allergen, and striped bass is moderate in mercury, so serve it in moderation.

When to introduce: Around 6 months
Common allergen?: Yes (fish, a top-9 allergen)
Texture: Cooked and flaked, bones removed
Key nutrients: Lean protein, B12, omega-3s

When can babies eat striped bass?

Striped bass is a mild, flaky fish caught along the American Atlantic coast. It is a moderate-mercury fish, so serve it in moderation. As a fish, it is a top-9 allergen, so introduce it alone and watch, and check carefully for bones.

How to prepare striped bass for baby-led weaning (BLW) and purées, by age

6 monthsCook striped bass until it flakes, check thoroughly for bones, and flake into a puree or offer soft flakes.

9 monthsOffer soft flakes of cooked striped bass for self-feeding, bones removed.

12 months+Serve flaked striped bass mixed into grains and vegetables, or in fish cakes.

Is striped bass safe? Choking & prep

Check striped bass carefully for bones and flake it soft. As a top-9 allergen, introduce it on its own and watch. It is a moderate-mercury fish, so serve it in moderation.

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Nutrition

Striped bass provides lean protein, vitamin B12, and some omega-3 fats, with a mild flavor.

Goes well with

Rice · Zucchini · Tomato

Storage & freezing

Keep fresh striped bass very cold and use within a day or two, or freeze. Refrigerate cooked fish and use within a day.

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Frequently asked questions

When can babies have striped bass?

From around 6 months, cooked and flaked with bones removed. As a fish, introduce it on its own and watch.

Is striped bass high in mercury?

It is a moderate-mercury fish, so it is best in moderation rather than often.

Is striped bass a common allergen?

Yes, fish is a top-9 allergen. Offer it on its own the first time and watch for reaction signs.

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Last updated July 2026. How we write these: grounded in widely published pediatric guidance (the AAP, WHO, the NIAID 2017 allergen guidelines, and the LEAP study), and pending independent review by a pediatric professional. See our editorial and medical policy for how we research, source, and update these.

This is general information, not medical advice, and has not been individually reviewed for your baby. Always talk to your pediatrician about your baby's diet, introducing allergens, and any reaction. In an emergency, contact emergency services.

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