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🥬 Can babies eat spinach?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Leafy greens can stick to the roof of the mouth. Chop or blend them in.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Low
- Common allergen
- No
- Iron-rich
- Yes
How to serve spinach by age
6 months
Finely chop cooked spinach and mix into egg, mash or yogurt dips.
- Cook spinach and chop it finely
- Mix into egg, mash or yogurt dips
Amount: 1–2 tsp, mixed in
9 months
Chopped cooked spinach in omelets, pasta or rice.
- Chop cooked spinach finely
- Mix into omelets, pasta or rice
Amount: 1–2 tbsp, mixed in
12 months (1 year)+
Chopped raw or cooked in mixed dishes.
- Chop raw or cooked spinach finely
- Mix into dishes
Amount: 1–2 tbsp, mixed in
Is spinach a choking hazard?
Low risk Low risk, but whole leaves can cause gagging. Chop finely.
Nutrition
Iron, folate, vitamin K. Pair with vitamin C for better iron absorption.