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

Broccoli for babies

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

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

Texture variation

How to prepare broccoli by age

6–9 months
Steam large florets until very soft. Leave long stems as handles.
9–12 months
Can chop florets smaller. Continue steaming until soft.
12 months+
Can serve slightly firmer, roasted or raw if child can handle.

Nutrition highlights

Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Folate rich
High fiber

Serving ideas

Steamed trees
Roasted with olive oil
Blended into pesto
Mixed in pasta

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Refrigerate in crisper drawer for up to 1 week.

Recipes with broccoli

Lunch Steamed Broccoli Trees 6–9m · 9–12m · 12m+ · 15 min

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods

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