Iceberg Lettuce
8 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Iceberg lettuce is a crisp, watery salad green; after 8 months it can be finely chopped and given in small amounts.
How to serve it by age?
8-11 months
Finely chop the soft leaf parts and add them to yogurt or vegetable mixtures; remove the firm central rib.
12+ months
Serve finely chopped lettuce together with other soft vegetables in small-portion salads.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Crisp raw leaves and their thick central ribs pose a choking hazard. Remove the crisp central rib of the leaves and finely chop the soft parts; do not give large raw pieces.
📌 Watch out for these
- Its nutritional value is lower than other dark greens; give it as part of variety.
- Wash the leaves thoroughly with plenty of water.
- Because of its watery nature, it may loosen stools if given in large amounts.
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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.