Are Avocados good for babies?

Question

My niece is coming to stay and we have a whole heap of avocados that we need to eat. Can we mush some up for her dinner? She's 9 months old. She likes mashed banana but her mum wasn't sure whether she could have avocado or not.

Answer 1

Avocado is a fine food for a baby, but when giving a baby new foods it's important to make sure you only give her one new food at a time, so that if she does have an allergic reaction you know what caused it.  

Answer 2

She will die if you feed her too much.

Answer 3

An Avocado’s smooth consistency and delicious taste makes it one of the first fruits babies can enjoy. They are one of the only fruits that contain the monounsaturated fats that are essential for a child’s development.