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

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Vegetables

Parsnip for babies

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

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

How to prepare parsnip by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Roast or steam until very soft. Cut into sticks.

  2. 9–12 months

    Can mash or serve as smaller pieces.

  3. 12 months+

    Any preparation.

Nutrition highlights

  • High fiber
  • Folate rich
  • Vitamin C

Serving ideas

  • Roasted sticks
  • Mashed parsnips
  • In soup
  • Parsnip chips

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Store in cool, dark place or refrigerate.

Recipes with parsnip

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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