Anise
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
An aromatic spice that flavors dishes and baked goods; it should not be given as a tea for colic, but used in trace amounts in food after 12 months.
How to serve it by age?
Sprinkle a very small amount of ground anise into baked goods or dishes and cook; do not make it into a tea to drink on its own.
Continue using it as a mild flavoring in small amounts alongside familiar aromas; do not overdo the portion.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Because whole anise seeds are small and hard, they should not be given whole; use them ground or cooked into food.
📌 Watch out for these
- Anise tea is not recommended for gas/colic in infants, because toxic Japanese star anise can be mixed into star anise products and it can replace a feeding.
- Use only as a trace flavoring in food; it should not replace milk or a meal.
- Be cautious in children sensitive to foods from the same family such as parsley, celery, and fennel.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.