When serving sweet potatoes to younger babies, be sure they are very soft, strained and "mushy," due to choking hazards. Make certain that the sweet potatoes are very soft and strained when initially introducing them. Remember that babies will push them around their mouth with their tongue before swallowing, so they should be very mushy. And always feed babies while they are seated – don't hand them food while they are on the go in order to minimize choking. By the time they are toddlers, soft pieces of sweet potato are generally well tolerated.

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