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Is High Mercury Fish Safe for Babies 12–24 months?

12–24 months: Avoid

For toddlers 12–24 months, High Mercury Fish is best avoided. Fish with high methylmercury content should be avoided entirely for this age group.

Why this rating?

Fish with high methylmercury content should be avoided entirely for this age group. FDA and EPA specifically list shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, bigeye tuna, orange roughy, and marlin.

Other age group

Is High Mercury Fish safe for babies 0–12 months?

Sources

  • FDA — regulatory_or_public_health_body
  • EPA — regulatory_or_public_health_body

Reviewed by Morvarid Nikousokhantayar, MSc Nutrition, Certified Naturopath & Nutritionist — last reviewed September 27, 2026.

This is general feeding information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician about your child's allergies and needs.

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