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Thyme

6 months and up

⚡ Quick answer

Thyme is a mildly flavored herb, generally well tolerated, that can be sprinkled into meals in small amounts from 6 months.

How to serve it by age?

6-8 months

Add a pinch of dried thyme to a vegetable, potato, or meat dish and cook it together.

9-12 months

Use it for flavor in roasted vegetables, chicken, and soups.

12+ months

Continue to use it moderately in family meals.

📌 Watch out for these

  • Use dried thyme sparingly; its intense aroma may cause the baby to reject the food.
  • Prefer the leaf or the dried form, not thyme oil.
  • Do not give thyme tea as a substitute for a drink.

⚕️ 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.