Mustard greens
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mustard greens have a peppery bite that mellows with cooking. Wash well, remove the tough stems, then steam or sauté the leaves until soft and wilted. Finely chop the cooked leaves, or blend them into a purée, mash, yogurt, or egg so they are easy to manage. A whole raw leaf can bunch up or stick to the roof of the mouth, so cook and chop it or mix it in.
Finely chopped after cooking, or folded into a carrier food such as purée, mash, yogurt, or egg.
9-12 months
Keep serving mustard greens cooked and finely chopped, or stirred into other foods. As your baby handles more texture, you can offer small, soft pieces of well-cooked leaf or mix small torn pieces into a soft dish. Cooked greens are easier to chew and swallow than loose raw leaves.
Finely chopped cooked leaf, or small torn pieces mixed into a soft dish.
12-18 months
Mustard greens can be served cooked or in small, soft pieces as part of family meals. Cook until tender to soften their peppery flavour and texture, then chop into small pieces. Small, tender raw pieces torn into a dish are fine too, with supervision.
Cooked and chopped into small pieces, or small tender raw pieces torn into a dish.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Mustard greens?
Most babies can try Mustard greens from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Mustard greens a choking hazard for babies?
Mustard 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 Mustard greens a common allergen?
Mustard 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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