Garlic
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Use grated garlic or garlic powder to season congee, mashed veg, or sour cream. Drizzle a touch of garlic oil, or spread roasted garlic on toast strips.
Always grate or finely chop. Whole or chunky raw garlic is a choking risk. Sauces like pesto, chimichurri, or salsa verde are fine.
9-12 months
Serve dishes with thin slices of cooked garlic, grated garlic, garlic powder, garlic oil, or soft roasted garlic. Cooked tastes more mellow than raw.
If trying raw garlic, start with a tiny grated or finely chopped amount. Avoid chunks of raw garlic at this age.
12-18 months
Keep seasoning meals with garlic. Cooked garlic is mellow; if introducing raw, start with a tiny amount. Chunks of raw garlic remain a choking hazard.
Use garlic in any form except raw chunks. Thin slices, grated, powder, oil, or roasted spread are all fine.
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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