Brussels sprouts
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook large sprouts (at least 2 inches across) until soft. Smaller sprouts can be shredded or chopped after cooking and stirred into mashed potato.
Whole large sprout for munching, or large halves and quarters. Skip raw shredded at this stage; small soft pieces can stick to baby's mouth.
9-12 months
Cook fully soft. Bite-sized or quartered pieces let baby practice the pincer grasp. Raw shredded is okay but small bits cling to the mouth.
Bite-sized quarters cooked until soft, or large halves for biting practice. Raw shreds can be served alongside a sip of water to wash down.
12-18 months
Cook into family meals as you wish. As biting and chewing improve, try a slightly firmer texture. Raw shredded sprouts also work.
Bite-sized quarters or halves for forks and self-feeding. Pre-load an age-appropriate fork to encourage utensil practice.
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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