Fresh Garlic
8 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Fresh (green) garlic can be used in small amounts, cooked, from 8 months of age to add a mild aroma to dishes.
How to serve it by age?
8-11 months
Cook fresh garlic in the dish until soft, then mash it to add a mild aroma to vegetable or meat dishes.
12+ months
Lightly saute finely chopped fresh garlic in olive oil and add it to family meals.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
The firm white bulb and thick green stalk pose a choking hazard when raw. Cook it together with the dish to soften, and chop it finely; do not give it as a raw clove or thick stalk piece.
📌 Watch out for these
- Because it belongs to the allium (onion) family, it may cause gas and stomach upset when given raw or in large amounts; use sparingly.
- Give it cooked, never raw, and in small amounts.
- In babies with reflux or a sensitive stomach, reduce the amount even further.
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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.