Green Onions 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
Raw green onion tops are mildly pungent and grassy with a gentle onion sharpness that is far less intense than a mature bulb onion. The white bulb end is sharper and more peppery raw, but softens to a sweet, mellow flavor when cooked. Both parts pair naturally with eggs, soft cheese, potato, sesame, soy sauce, ginger, and noodles.
Finely chop the green tops and cook into scrambled eggs, rice, or soft noodles. The mild onion flavor is gentler than regular onions.
Serving ideas
Finely chopped and cooked into meals. Mix into fried rice or egg muffins.
Serving ideas
Any family preparation. Raw green tops as garnish, cooked into stir-fries, soups, and egg dishes.
Serving ideas
Chop and freeze flat in a bag. Use straight from frozen in cooking.
Batch prep tip
Slice a full bunch of green onions, saute in butter for 3 minutes until soft, and freeze in ice cube trays. Drop one cube into eggs, rice, noodles, or soup. Keeps 3 months.
Ingredients
Steps
Egg is a top allergen. This is a good allergen introduction opportunity alongside a familiar food.
Can babies eat green onions?
Yes. Green onions (scallions) are safe for babies from 6 months when cooked. The green tops are mild and can be finely minced and stirred into cooked foods like eggs, rice, or mashed vegetables. The white bulb end is sharper and should be sauteed until soft before serving. Raw green onions are too pungent for most babies under 12 months.
Are green onions a choking hazard?
Green onion tops are thin and soft but can be stringy if served in long pieces. Always chop finely before mixing into food for babies. The white bulb end is firmer and should be cooked until soft. When minced and mixed into other foods, green onions pose very low choking risk.
When can babies eat raw green onions?
Raw green onion tops are mild enough for most babies to try from around 12 months, finely chopped and scattered over food as a garnish. The white bulb end is pungent raw and most toddlers will not enjoy it. There is no safety concern with raw green onions, but the sharp flavor is off-putting for young palates. Cooking mellows the flavor significantly.
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