www.toddlerstoday.com - Research baby names. Read baby articles, advice and baby health tips. Enter baby photo contests. Discuss your baby with others in our community.

my iParenting

From Our Sponsors

e-newsletters: Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters

new terms of use
new privacy policy

award-winning products: The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.

Expert Q&A


	By Peggy O'Shea Kochenbach Registered Dietitian

Are some varieties of squash better for babies and toddlers?

Essentially, any of the winter squash varieties would be a good option for babies and/or toddlers. There are fun options such as spaghetti squash, which might provide a fun experience for toddlers. In addition, squash can be flavored with many different spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or combined with other foods such as pears or apples. Also, squash can be a very healthy ingredient in foods such as breads, soups, sauces and even pancakes.

Squash is not considered to be a high-allergen food

Squash can be a really fun food for kids to experience. The more kids are involved in choosing and preparing their foods, the more likely they are to eat them. It can be a fun family activity to grow the squash, or pick it out at the farm stand or grocery store, and then prepare it with older kids. They come in such interesting shapes, sizes and colors.

Related Expert Q&A

who are you?

we have specific content just for you!

SAH Mom	Working Mom
SAH Dad	Working Dad
Adoptive Parent	Grandparent
Parent of Twins	Special Needs Parent

create your baby daily page

Enter birth month:	Day:	Year:
The Baby Daily tells you how old your baby is in days and weeks, educates you on milestones, and inspires you with quotes from famous and not-so-famous moms. - OR - Pick the age of your baby: days old.