Rutabaga
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Peeled rutabaga wedges cooked until soft for munching, or mashed as a binder for grains or lentils. Young leaves cooked and chopped fine.
Peeled cooked wedges or mash; finely chopped young leaves.
9-12 months
Bite-sized peeled rutabaga, cooked soft, for the pincer grasp. Or raw grated mixed in. Mashed still works.
Cooked bite-sized; raw grated; or mashed.
12-18 months
Continue bite-sized cooked, or once biting and tearing develops, raw rutabaga in paper-thin slices. Use mashed or grated in patties or fritters.
Cooked bite-sized, raw paper-thin, or in patties.
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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