White Cabbage
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
White cabbage can be given from 6 months in small amounts, thoroughly cooked and soft; because it can cause gas, increase it little by little, and do not give raw, firm leaves.
How to serve it by age?
Thoroughly boiled/steamed soft leaf, mashed into puree or a small amount mixed into another vegetable puree.
Soft-cooked, finely chopped leaf; can be mixed into recipes such as patties/fritters.
A low-salt cabbage dish (kapuska/sauté) from the family table in a small portion.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Raw, firm cabbage leaves and the thick central ribs pose a choking risk; cook the leaves thoroughly to soften them, remove the thick rib, and cut into small pieces.
📌 Watch out for these
- Can cause gas and bloating; in colicky babies increase the amount slowly.
- Raw pickled/salad cabbage is both firm and salty, so it is not suitable for babies.
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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.