Parsley
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Add finely chopped fresh or crumbled dry parsley to soft scoopable foods, sauces, or large soft meatballs and patties.
Finely chopped, mixed into soft food or sauces.
9-12 months
Chop fresh parsley into small pieces, raw or cooked, mixed in or alone. Pieces may stick in the mouth and cause coughing; offer water alongside.
Small pieces, raw or cooked.
12-18 months
Continue chopping parsley into dishes, salad dressings, or sauces like chimichurri. Expect lots of spitting until molars come in around 18 months.
Chopped or whole leaves; spitting is normal.
Common questions
When can my baby eat Parsley?
Most babies can try Parsley 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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