Bok choy
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
The leaves are soft, but the stalk is crisp when raw and a whole leaf can bunch up in the mouth. Cook bok choy until soft and chop it, or mix it into another food, rather than serving large raw leaves.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Bok choy has soft leaves and a crisp stalk. Steam or simmer it until the stalk is very soft, then finely chop the cooked leaves and stalk, or blend into a purée. Stirring chopped bok choy into other soft foods such as rice or egg makes it easier to eat. Cooking softens the crisp stalk.
Cooked until soft, then finely chopped or puréed; or stirred into a soft food.
9-12 months
Keep cooking it soft as the pincer grasp develops. Chopped cooked bok choy can be picked up as small soft pieces, and small torn pieces of soft leaf can be mixed into a dish. The stalk should still be cooked until soft. Favour cooked and mixed over loose raw leaves.
Small soft-cooked pieces, or small torn soft leaf mixed into a dish.
12-18 months
Cooked bok choy in small soft pieces works well, and small soft raw leaf can be offered as chewing improves. The stalk is easier to manage cooked. Stir-fries and soups are an easy way to serve it at this stage.
Bite-size soft-cooked pieces, or small soft raw leaf torn small.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Bok choy?
Most babies can try Bok choy from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Bok choy a choking hazard for babies?
Bok choy is considered a lower choking-risk food when served in age-appropriate sizes and textures. Follow the cut sizes above and always stay close during meals.
Is Bok choy a common allergen?
Bok choy is not one of the major food allergens. Any new food can still cause a reaction, so keep an eye on your baby the first few times.
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.
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