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

Mint for babies

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

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

How to prepare mint by age

6–9 months
Finely chop a few fresh mint leaves into mashed peas, yogurt, fruit or minced lamb for flavour. Mint is a flavouring only — never give peppermint oil or strong mint teas to babies.
9–12 months
Finely chopped in pea purée, fruit, yogurt dips and patties.
12 months+
Chopped fresh in salads, sauces and yogurt dips.

Nutrition highlights

Antioxidants

Serving ideas

Pea and mint mash
Finely chopped into melon
Stirred into plain yogurt

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Keep dried in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard. Fresh: wrap in a damp paper towel and refrigerate for up to a week.

Recipes with mint

Sources

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