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

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Vegetables

Brussels Sprouts for babies

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

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

How to prepare brussels Sprouts by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Steam or roast until very soft. Quarter or halve.

  2. 9–12 months

    Can shred and cook thoroughly.

  3. 12 months+

    Roasted whole or halved.

Nutrition highlights

  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin C
  • High fiber

Serving ideas

  • Roasted halves
  • Shredded and sautéed
  • With lentils
  • In pasta

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Refrigerate. Use within 1 week.

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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