Kimchi
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Finely chop kimchi into scoopable foods like noodles, porridge, or rice. Rinse first to lower spice and sodium. Watch for fish, shellfish, sesame, soy allergens.
Finely chopped, mixed in. Rinse first.
9-12 months
Offer kimchi chopped into bite-sized pieces, alone for the pincer grasp or in shared meals. Check firm pieces (cabbage, radish) are gum-mashable.
Bite-sized pieces; firm pieces gum-mashable.
12-18 months
Serve kimchi as desired, including larger pieces for biting and tearing practice. On its own or as part of a mixed dish.
Any size, on its own or in mixed dishes.
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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