Dill overview

How to Prepare Dill for Baby

Dill 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 dill has a bright, anise-like flavor with grassy, slightly citrusy notes and a clean herbaceous quality that is more delicate than fennel. Heat mutes dill quickly, so it works best stirred in at the end of cooking or used raw. It pairs naturally with yogurt, cucumber, salmon, eggs, potato, lemon, and cream cheese.

1

6 to 8 months

Finely chop fronds and stir into yogurt, mashed potato, or soft fish. Gentle flavor that most babies accept easily.

Serving ideas

  • -Mix finely chopped dill into full-fat plain yogurt with grated peeled cucumber for a simple tzatziki-style dip. Serve on a preloaded spoon.
  • -Stir a small pinch of dill into a potato and pea puree to add brightness and introduce a new flavor without overwhelming.
  • -Mix into mashed avocado with a squeeze of lemon for a savory, fat-rich first food.
2

9 to 11 months

Sprinkle finely chopped fronds over eggs, fish, or vegetables.

Serving ideas

  • -Stir finely chopped dill into scrambled eggs or serve alongside soft flaked salmon for a classic pairing.
  • -Mix into cream cheese and spread on soft toast strips.
  • -Stir into lentil soup or mild potato soup just before serving to preserve the fresh flavor.
3

12+ months

Any family use. Great with salmon, potatoes, cucumber salads.

Serving ideas

  • -Toss into potato salad or pasta salad
  • -Add to fish, chicken, or veggie dishes
  • -Mix into yogurt-based dips and sauces

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Freezing Dill for baby

Chop fronds and freeze in ice cube trays with water or olive oil.

Dill Yogurt Dip with Soft Vegetables

From 6 months

Ingredients

  • -1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • -1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • -1 tsp lemon juice
  • -1 cup soft steamed vegetables for dipping (carrot sticks, broccoli florets, or zucchini spears)

Steps

  1. Steam vegetables until completely tender and easy to squish between two fingers, about 12 to 15 minutes depending on type.
  2. Mix yogurt, dill, and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
  3. For 6-8 months, serve one vegetable spear alongside a preloaded spoon of yogurt dip.
  4. For 9 months and older, place a small bowl of dip on the tray and offer vegetable pieces for self-dipping.
  5. Let the baby explore dipping at their own pace.

Allergen note: contains dairy. The dip keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Try it alongside soft-cooked salmon flakes for a classic dill pairing.

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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician before introducing new foods.
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