Spinach
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Spinach can be given from 6 months in small amounts, FRESHLY cooked; because of its nitrate content, avoid large portions and reheating after it has been kept.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
In a small amount, thoroughly cooked and pureed — prefer it within a mixture rather than as a single vegetable.
9-11 months
Finely chopped, mixed into egg/yogurt recipes.
12+ months
Spinach from the family meal (low-salt) in a small portion.
📌 Watch out for these
- Cooked spinach must not be kept and reheated (nitrite conversion).
- If the puree is to be frozen, it should be in a small proportion within a mixture, not on its own.
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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.