Swiss chard
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mix cooked, finely chopped Swiss chard into frittata strips or scoopable foods like grain porridge, mashed veg, or yogurt.
Cooked, finely chopped, mixed into other foods.
9-12 months
Offer chopped pieces or small ribbons of Swiss chard, leaves and stalk, cooked until soft for the developing pincer grasp.
Cooked, chopped or small ribbons.
2 years and up
Serve cooked, chopped Swiss chard alone or stirred into dishes. Larger pieces, even raw stalk, are okay once chewing is reliable.
Cooked or raw, chopped or larger pieces.
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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