Is Parsnips safe for baby-led weaning?

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

What age can babies eat Parsnips?

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

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

Can you freeze Parsnips for baby?

Peel and dice. Blanch for 3 minutes, transfer to an ice bath, drain, then freeze in a single layer before bagging. Parsnips freeze exceptionally well.

Parsnips

Choking risk: low

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Roast or steam until very soft. Cut into long spears. Naturally sweet, especially after a frost. A wonderful first vegetable.

9 to 11 months

Dice into small pieces, roasted or steamed. Mash with a little butter for a sweet puree.

12+ months

Roasted, mashed, in soups and stews, as fries.

Garden notes

Sweeter after frost. Long growing season - plan ahead. Often left in the ground until needed.

How to grow for your baby

Sow in spring for fall harvest - slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) but worth the wait.

✦Use fresh seed every year - parsnip seed loses viability quickly.
✦Loosen soil 12 inches deep for straight roots.
✦Leave in the ground through light frosts for sweeter flavor.
✦Thin to 4 inches apart once seedlings establish.

Harvest for baby

Roast until very soft and caramelized. Naturally sweet - one of the best root vegetables for babies.

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