Dandelion greens
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Leafy greens can stick to the tongue or roof of the mouth, which may cause harmless gagging. Chop finely for younger babies.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until soft. Finely chop or blend into a pesto or sauce, or stir finely chopped greens into scoopable food like mashed potato.
Finely chopped or blended into other foods. No whole or raw leaves.
9-12 months
Cook until soft. Finely chop and stir into scoopable foods or finger foods like egg strips or meatballs, or serve as a pesto or sauce.
Finely chopped pieces. May stick to the mouth; some harmless gagging is normal.
12-18 months
Serve cooked or raw, roughly chopped, or in a dressing or sauce. You can offer larger pieces for biting and tearing practice.
Roughly chopped, or larger pieces for biting practice.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Dandelion greens?
Most babies can try Dandelion greens from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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