Bitelings
🌿 Can babies eat basil?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Sweet, fresh herb. Chop finely or blend into sauces.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Low
- Common allergen
- No
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve basil by age
6 months
Finely chop fresh basil and stir into tomato sauce, pasta or eggs.
- Chop leaves very finely
- Stir into sauces or eggs
Amount: A pinch, chopped
9 months
Chopped basil or smooth pesto in dishes.
- Chop leaves finely
- Or blend into a smooth pesto
Amount: 1 tsp, chopped
12 months (1 year)+
Chopped or torn into small pieces.
- Chop or tear into small pieces
- Mix into food
Amount: 1 tsp
Is basil a choking hazard?
Low risk Low risk when chopped. Whole leaves can stick to the mouth.
Nutrition
Adds flavor, vitamin K.