Is Beets safe for baby-led weaning?

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

What age can babies eat Beets?

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

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

Can you freeze Beets for baby?

Roast whole until fork-tender, then peel and slice. Let cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before bagging. Thaw and serve as spears or dice.

Beets

Choking risk: low

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Roast whole until fork-tender, then peel and cut into thick spears. Naturally sweet. Warning: will stain everything - bib recommended.

9 to 11 months

Dice into small cubes, roasted or steamed. Mix into grains or serve as finger food.

12+ months

Roasted, grated raw in salads, pickled (low sodium), in hummus. Very versatile.

Garden notes

Red urine after eating beets is normal (beeturia) and not harmful. Greens are also edible.

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