Turmeric
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Use a pinch of grated or powdered turmeric to season vegetables, or stir into soft scoopable foods like congee, stewed lentils, or yogurt.
Pinch grated or powdered, mixed in.
9-12 months
Stir turmeric into soft rice balls, bean patties, or meatballs that baby can grasp, or make a garlicky turmeric paste to season tempeh, meat, or fish.
Powdered or fresh, mixed into food.
12-18 months
Try turmeric in baked goods like pancakes, muffins, and breads. Warm (not hot) turmeric tea or haldi doodh in an open cup is great for drinking practice.
Powdered or fresh in recipes, drinks in open cups.
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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