General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Barley, watercolor illustration
Grains

Barley for babies

When and how to serve barley at every stage of starting solids.

Introduce from
6–9 months
Safety notes
No choking or allergen flag

How to prepare barley by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Cook until very soft. Can mash slightly.

  2. 9–12 months

    Regular cooked barley.

  3. 12 months+

    Any preparation.

Allergy notes

Contains gluten.

Nutrition highlights

  • High fiber
  • Selenium
  • Manganese

Serving ideas

  • In soup
  • Barley risotto
  • Mixed with veggies
  • Barley porridge

Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.

Choosing and storing

Storage: Dry: pantry. Cooked: refrigerate for 3-5 days.

Recipes with barley

Sources

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