Is Cabbage safe for baby-led weaning?

Yes, Cabbage is safe for baby-led weaning from 6 months old with appropriate preparation. Choking risk is low.

What age can babies eat Cabbage?

Babies can start eating Cabbage from 6 months old. With baby-led weaning, preparation changes as your baby grows - spears for younger babies, small pieces as they develop their pincer grasp.

Is Cabbage a choking hazard for babies?

Cabbage has a low choking risk. It is generally considered safe with appropriate preparation.

Cabbage

Choking risk: low

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Steam or braise until very soft. Thinly sliced leaves cooked down completely. Mix into other soft foods.

9 to 11 months

Well-cooked strips or pieces. Can be added to soups, stews, or soft stir-fries.

12+ months

Coleslaw (raw, shredded), sautéed, in stir-fries, stuffed cabbage rolls.

Garden notes

Stores very well after harvest - can last weeks in the fridge.

How to grow for your baby

Cool-season crop - start indoors 6 weeks before last frost or direct sow in midsummer for fall.

✦Space 18-24 inches apart for full-sized heads.
✦Keep consistently moist to prevent cracking.
✦Harvest when heads are firm and solid.
✦Stores well in a cool place for months after harvest.

Harvest for baby

Raw cabbage is too tough for babies. Braise or steam until very soft before serving.

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