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

Spinach for babies

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

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

How to prepare spinach by age

6–9 months
Sauté until wilted or blend into other foods.
9–12 months
Continue mixing into foods. Can offer sautéed leaves.
12 months+
Raw in smoothies or cooked as preferred.

Nutrition highlights

Iron rich
Vitamin K
Folate rich
Vitamin A

Serving ideas

Mixed in eggs
Spinach pancakes
Blended in smoothie
Sautéed with garlic

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Refrigerate in crisper. Use within 5-7 days.

Recipes with spinach

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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