Leek
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mix finely chopped, well-cooked leeks into finger foods like egg strips or meatballs, or stir into pasta or grains. Purees or thick blended soups also work.
Cooked, finely chopped, mixed in.
9-12 months
Thin slices or chopped pieces of leek cooked until soft for the pincer grasp, on their own or in shared meals. Or continue mixing finely chopped into other foods.
Cooked thin slices or bite-sized pieces.
12-18 months
Toddlers may enjoy thick pureed soups featuring leeks. Continue incorporating leeks into cooked dishes as desired.
In thick pureed soups or cooked 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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