Spinach
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Long stringy spinach leaves can be hard to swallow. Chop finely and mix into other foods.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook, then stir into mashed vegetables, porridge, egg, or meat. Leaves can cling to the mouth and cause harmless gagging.
Finely chop cooked spinach and mix it into other foods rather than serving it on its own.
9-12 months
Wash leaves before cooking. Stems are edible but often spat out until molars come in, so don't worry if they reappear on the tray.
Chopped pieces or thin ribbons of cooked or raw spinach, on their own or stirred into other foods.
12-18 months
Cooked or raw both work now. As molars come in, swallowing improves and tougher textures become easier to handle.
Serve as you like, whole leaves or chopped, on its own or mixed into dishes. Encourage utensils for picking up smaller pieces.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Spinach?
Most babies can try Spinach 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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