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🟣 Can babies eat turnip?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Mild and slightly peppery. Raw turnip is hard; cooked turnip mashes beautifully.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- High
- Common allergen
- No
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve turnip by age
6 months
Peel, cut into large wedges and roast or steam until very soft. Mashing with potato works well.
- Peel and cut into large wedges
- Roast or steam until very soft
Amount: 1–2 wedges
9 months
Small cubes of soft-cooked turnip.
- Cook until soft
- Cut into small cubes
Amount: A few cubes
12 months (1 year)+
Cooked cubes or mash. Raw only finely grated.
- Serve cooked cubes or mash
- Raw only finely grated
Amount: A few cubes
Is turnip a choking hazard?
High risk High risk when raw. Always cook soft or grate finely.
Nutrition
Vitamin C, fiber, potassium.