Endive
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Thick pieces of raw endive can be firm and hard to chew, which can raise the choking risk. Cook it, shred it thin, or offer just the rib by age.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Offer just the rib from a large Belgian endive leaf with the floppy leafy part removed, or finely chop or shred cooked or raw endive and mix into scoopable food like porridge or mashed potato.
Just the rib, or finely chopped and mixed in.
9-12 months
Serve thin shreds of raw or cooked endive (Belgian or frisée) for the pincer grasp. You can also offer chopped pieces of cooked endive, or keep offering just the rib from a large raw Belgian endive leaf.
Thin shreds, chopped cooked pieces, or the raw rib.
12-18 months
Offer cooked endive as you like in chopped pieces, shreds, or strips. For raw endive, keep it shredded or finely chopped.
Cooked any shape; raw stays shredded or finely chopped.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Endive?
Most babies can try Endive 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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