Lettuce is safe for babies from 9 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 lettuce is mild, watery, and very lightly bitter, with crispness that ranges from delicate in butter lettuce to sturdy in romaine. Heat wilts it instantly into a silky, neutral green with almost no flavor of its own, which makes it an easy nutrient-booster in eggs and purees without changing the taste. It pairs naturally with lemon, olive oil, eggs, avocado, soft cheese, and mild grains.
Soft butter lettuce or romaine leaves, torn small. Introduce gradually - the texture can be tricky. Best mixed into other foods early on.
Serving ideas
Salads, wraps, sandwiches. Any preparation.
Serving ideas
Ingredients
Steps
Egg is a top allergen. This recipe is a good allergen introduction opportunity. If introducing egg for the first time, serve it on its own so you can identify any reaction.
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