Red Cabbage
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Red cabbage can be given from 6 months in small amounts, thoroughly cooked and soft; it can cause gas and may temporarily turn the stool/urine purple — this is normal.
How to serve it by age?
Thoroughly cooked soft leaf, mashed or a small amount mixed into vegetable puree.
Finely chopped, soft-cooked leaf; added to mixed recipes.
Low-salt cooked cabbage from the family table; serve lightly cooked rather than raw in salad.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Raw, firm leaves pose a choking risk; cook thoroughly to soften, remove the thick rib, and cut into small pieces.
📌 Watch out for these
- Its purple/red color can temporarily tint the stool and urine; do not be alarmed thinking it is blood.
- Can cause gas; introduce it little by little and do not give it raw or firm.
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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.