Calabaza espagueti

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Spaghetti squash may be introduced as soon as baby is ready for solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. 

Squashes are an ancient agricultural crop, with some estimates tracing spaghetti squash’s ancestors to 10,000 years ago in Mexico, the native terrain of spaghetti squash. Today, spaghetti squash is grown around the world and goes by different names: golden macaroni, noodle squash, spaghetti marrow, and vegetable spaghetti. As the names suggest, the flesh inside a spaghetti squash can be pulled apart to look like pasta after it is cooked.

Yes. Spaghetti squash offers fiber and water, in addition to micronutrients like magnesium, and vitamins A, B6, C, and K. Spaghetti squash also provides plant compounds called carotenoids, which our bodies convert to vitamin A. These compounds support visual health and offer antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

No. Allergies to ingestion of winter squashes, such as spaghetti squash, are uncommon, but have been reported. There have also been reports of people getting an itchy rash on their hands after handling winter squashes. To minimize any reaction, wash your hands immediately after preparing the squash. If baby’s skin is very sensitive, apply a barrier ointment (such as pure white petroleum jelly or a plant-based oil-wax combination) to baby’s face and diaper area before eating, and gently wash face and hands after eating.

People who are allergic to ragweed pollen and/or other fruits and vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family may also be sensitive to winter squashes, such as spaghetti squash, or experience Oral Allergy Syndrome (also known as pollen-food allergy syndrome). Oral Allergy Syndrome typically results in short-lived itching, tingling, or burning in the mouth and is unlikely to result in a dangerous reaction. Cooking, canning, and/or peeling squashes (as applicable) may help minimize and even eliminate the reaction.

As with introducing any new food, start by serving a small quantity for the first few servings. If there is no reaction, increase the amount over future meals.

Yes. Raw or undercooked spaghetti squash is very firm and challenging to chew, which are qualities that pose an increased risk of choking. To reduce the risk, prepare and serve spaghetti squash in an age-appropriate way as described in the How to Serve section. As always, make sure you create a safe eating environment and stay within an arm’s reach of baby during meals. 

Learn the signs of choking and gagging and more about choking first aid in our free guides, Infant Rescue and Toddler Rescue.

Empápate del tema y practica las maniobras de rescate. Los padres y cuidadores que ven los videos de ahogamiento y rescate infantil en nuestro Pase completo de primeros alimentos a menudo comparten que se sienten mucho más seguros. 

Al comienzo, ofrece una pequeña cantidad y confía en que tu bebé sabe cómo mostrar interés si quiere más haciendo ruidos, gestos, o gritando o extendiendo la mano. Ten en cuenta que la mayoría de los bebés entre 6 y 9 meses de edad no consumen muchos alimentos sólidos al principio. Para los bebés de entre 10 y 12 meses de edad, enfócate en ofrecer el equivalente a una comida equilibrada para adultos, pero con porciones más pequeñas. Pon atención a las señales que te da el/la niño/a: cuando el/la bebé te muestre que desea “más”, ofrécele más comida. Cuando el/la bebé muestre señales de “ya terminé”, para de ofrecerle comida.