Broccoli
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Steam or roast until a fork slides through the stem easily. The florets are easy for tiny hands to grip.
Whole small florets with a long stem (used as a handle), or finely chopped and mixed with another food.
9-12 months
Soft-cooked florets; raw is not recommended yet.
Small florets, stems chopped.
12-18 months
Roasted, steamed, stir-fried. Raw florets once chewing is solid.
Bite-sized pieces.
18-24 months
Steam or roast until a fork slides through the stem easily. The florets are easy for tiny hands to grip.
Whole small florets with a long stem (used as a handle), or finely chopped and mixed with another food.
2 years and up
Steam or roast until a fork slides through the stem easily. The florets are easy for tiny hands to grip.
Whole small florets with a long stem (used as a handle), or finely chopped and mixed with another food.
Key nutrients
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
Track Broccoli and every first food in nappi
Log solids, watch for reactions, and get reminders to reintroduce new foods. Free to try.