Dandelion greens
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Wash dandelion greens well and cook them until soft (steam or wilt in a little water), then chop finely. They taste quite bitter on their own, so they work best finely chopped and folded into a purée, mashed potato, yogurt, egg, or a sauce rather than served as a loose leaf.
Cooked and finely chopped, then folded into a carrier food. No whole raw leaves.
9-12 months
Keep serving the greens cooked and finely chopped, stirred into other foods. As the baby handles more texture, a small soft cooked leaf torn into little pieces and mixed in works too. Loose raw leaves can bunch up, so favor cooked and mixed.
Finely chopped cooked greens, or a small soft cooked leaf torn into little pieces.
12-18 months
Cooked dandelion greens in small soft pieces, or a small amount of raw torn into little pieces and mixed into a dish. They stay bitter, so blending them with milder vegetables, grains, or a sauce keeps them easy to eat.
Small soft cooked pieces, or raw torn into little pieces and mixed in.
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.
Is Dandelion greens a choking hazard for babies?
Dandelion greens 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 Dandelion greens a common allergen?
Dandelion greens 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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