Parsley
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Add finely chopped fresh or crumbled dry parsley to soft scoopable foods, sauces, or large soft meatballs and patties.
Finely chopped, mixed into soft food or sauces.
9-12 months
Chop fresh parsley into small pieces, raw or cooked, mixed in or alone. Pieces may stick in the mouth and cause coughing; offer water alongside.
Small pieces, raw or cooked.
12-18 months
Continue chopping parsley into dishes, salad dressings, or sauces like chimichurri. Expect lots of spitting until molars come in around 18 months.
Chopped or whole leaves; spitting is normal.
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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