Is Celeriac safe for baby-led weaning?

Yes, Celeriac is safe for baby-led weaning from 6 months old with appropriate preparation. Choking risk is low. Note: contains celery - introduce slowly and watch for reactions.

What age can babies eat Celeriac?

Babies can start eating Celeriac 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 Celeriac a choking hazard for babies?

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

Does Celeriac contain allergens?

Yes, Celeriac contains celery. When introducing Celeriac to your baby, follow the 3-day wait rule and watch for any signs of a reaction.

Celeriac

Choking risk: low

Allergen: celery - introduce slowly

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Peel and roast or steam until very soft. Cut into thick sticks. Mild celery flavor without the stringy texture risk.

9 to 11 months

Diced, roasted or mashed. Celery root mash is an excellent weaning food.

12+ months

Mashed, in soups, roasted, raw grated in remoulade.

Garden notes

Celery allergen - introduce slowly. Underrated and very flavorful. Long growing season.

How to grow for your baby

Celery root - start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost for fall harvest.

✦Needs a long season (100-120 days) and consistent moisture.
✦Remove lower leaves throughout the season to encourage root development.
✦Harvest after a light frost for sweeter flavor.

Harvest for baby

Peel the gnarly skin, then roast or boil until soft. Mashes well and has a mild celery flavor babies accept.

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