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| By Peggy O'Shea Kochenbach Registered Dietitian | ||
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Is it OK to feed my baby pumpkin?
Pumpkin can be a good early food for babies and toddlers. Pumpkin can be prepared in many ways that are baby- and toddler-friendly. They are a fun food to involve kids in the preparation of, and pumpkin is packed with many great nutrients – it is high in vitamin A, beta carotene and is also good source of iron and potassium. Pumpkin also is low in fat and high in fiber.
