Chives is safe for babies from 6 months old. How you prepare it changes as your baby grows. Here is exactly what to do at each stage.
Choking risk: low
Low choking risk with appropriate preparation. Always supervise mealtimes.
Flavor guide
Fresh chives have a mild, clean onion flavor with a faint grassy note and none of the sharpness or pungency of raw onion or garlic. They do not cook well as the delicate flavor fades completely with heat, making them a finishing herb rather than a cooking ingredient. They pair naturally with eggs, cream cheese, butter, potato, sour cream, salmon, and mild soft cheeses.
Finely mince and stir into soft foods: scrambled eggs, mashed potato, avocado. The mild onion flavor is gentler than regular onions and well-tolerated from 6 months.
Serving ideas
Finely chopped over eggs, soft pasta, or mixed into yogurt dip. No cooking needed.
Serving ideas
Any family use: snipped over soups, salads, baked potatoes, or dips.
Serving ideas
Finely chop and freeze flat in a zip bag. Use straight from frozen in cooked dishes.
Ingredients
Steps
Allergen note: contains dairy and wheat. The spread keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Also works spread on soft rice cakes or stirred into mashed potato.
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