Can babies eat carrot?
Yes. Carrot can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve carrot
6 to 8 months
- Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb.
- Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist.
9 to 11 months
- Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb.
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
12 months and older
- Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb.
- Grate finely and stir into other foods.
Choking risk and safety
FAQ
Can babies eat carrot?
Yes. Carrot can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Raw carrot is hard and a choking risk. Cook it until it squishes easily, and grate raw carrot only into other foods.
How do I serve carrot to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb. Soft sticks as long as your baby’s fist and as thick as two adult fingers, so a piece pokes out of the fist. 9 to 11 months: Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb. Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb. 12 months and older: Steam, boil or roast until very soft: it should squish easily between your finger and thumb. Grate finely and stir into other foods.
Is carrot a choking hazard for babies?
High choking risk: prepare exactly as shown
Track carrot and every first food
Log what your baby tries, how it went and any reaction, with serving advice for every food, in the Munchlet app.
