Cilantro
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Blend fresh cilantro into sauces drizzled over steamed vegetables, fish, or stewed chicken, or fold finely chopped cilantro into mashed vegetables, rice, or yogurt.
Finely chopped or blended into sauces.
9-12 months
Continue adding finely chopped cilantro to soft scoopable foods. Larger leaves can stick in baby's mouth, so chop fine and have water nearby.
Finely chopped, mixed in soft food.
12-18 months
Use cilantro as you normally would, including whole leaves. Larger leaves may make toddlers gag a bit, so keep an open cup of water on hand.
Whole leaves or chopped, in any dish.
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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