Radish
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Radish has a sharp, peppery flavor that mellows when cooked. Cooking softens it and makes it gentler on a baby's palate. Skip added salt.
Choking notes
Raw radish is hard and crisp, which is a choking risk for babies and young children. Cook it until soft, or finely grate it, rather than serving raw rounds, sticks, or chunks. Hard raw pieces are best avoided until around age 4.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook radish until a fork slides through easily, then mash or chop it small and mix into a purée. If you offer it raw, grate it very finely so there are no hard pieces.
Soft-cooked and mashed or finely chopped, or very finely grated raw.
9-12 months
Keep it soft-cooked in small pieces, or finely grate it raw as the pincer grasp develops. Avoid raw rounds, sticks, and chunks.
Small soft-cooked pieces, or finely grated raw.
12-18 months
Serve radish soft-cooked in small pieces or finely grated raw into a salad or other food. Whole raw rounds and sticks are still a choking risk without molars, so keep raw radish finely grated.
Small soft-cooked pieces, or finely grated raw.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Radish?
Most babies can try Radish from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Radish a choking hazard for babies?
Radish carries a moderate choking risk for babies. Follow the age-appropriate cut sizes and textures above, and always stay close during meals.
Is Radish a common allergen?
Radish 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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