Avocados contain more folate per ounce than any other fruit, with 45 micrograms per half cup. Folate (also called folic acid) is a key prenatal nutrient which produces and maintains new cells. Getting enough of it during the first trimester of your pregnancy is essential because your baby's central nervous system (including the brain and spinal cord) forms during this time, and "folic acid has been shown to lower the risk of birth defects."
For babies and young children:
Mono-unsaturated fat is also necessary in the diet of babies and young children. As soon as a baby is able to eat solid foods, avocados can help provide it with the "good" fat which babies and young children need to develop a good eye sight and healthy brains.
Babies and children need proteins for their growth, an important source for protein is milk, but also avocado provides this important element. 100 grams of avocado contains between 2 to 3 grams of protein1, while 100 grams of milk contains about 3.2 grams of protein.
Plus, avocados even have more of the energy-boosting potassium, that babies and young children need to grow, than bananas. Mashed or cut avocados are an ideal weaning food for babies and a healthy growth food for children.
Besides, avocados are considered a perfect brain food for babies and growing children. Each avocado is rich in antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, which protect the brain cells against the destructive free radicals. Avocados also contain B-complex vitamins for a strong memory and clarity of thought.
Parents and grandparents who want the best for their kids, give them avocados!
1These data are based on American avocados
(source: http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c20Tj.html), data for avocados from Dak Lak will become available later this year.