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Can babies eat spinach?

Yes. Spinach can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.

from 6 monthsLow choking riskIron
Rich in iron and vitamins. Cook it and mix it into other foods, since raw leaves are awkward to chew.

How to serve spinach

6 to 8 months

  • Stir a small amount into other foods.

9 to 11 months

  • Stir a small amount into other foods.
  • 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

  • Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.

Choking risk and safety

Low choking risk

FAQ

Can babies eat spinach?

Yes. Spinach can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Rich in iron and vitamins. Cook it and mix it into other foods, since raw leaves are awkward to chew.

How do I serve spinach to a baby?

6 to 8 months: Stir a small amount into other foods. 9 to 11 months: Stir a small amount into other foods. 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: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.

Is spinach a choking hazard for babies?

Low choking risk

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