Celeriac
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Offer peeled, cooked celeriac wedges (about two adult fingers wide) for munching, or mashed for scooping. Raw grated also works mixed in yogurt.
Peeled cooked wedges or mash; raw grated mixed in.
9-12 months
Bite-sized peeled cooked celeriac for the pincer grasp, or grated raw in slaw, or paper-thin slices for biting practice.
Cooked bite-sized; raw grated or paper-thin.
12-18 months
Peeled celeriac as desired: mashed, roasted in wedges or bite pieces, raw grated, or paper-thin. Adult-finger-width raw strips if eating skills are confident.
Cooked any form, or raw grated, paper-thin, or thin strips.
Common questions
When can my baby eat Celeriac?
Most babies can try Celeriac from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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