Mint 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 mint has a bright, cool, intensely aromatic flavor with a menthol tingle that dissipates immediately in heat. Raw, it is sharp and refreshing; stirred into warm food it softens into a gentle herbal sweetness without the cooling bite. It pairs naturally with peas, yogurt, watermelon, cucumber, banana, lemon, and lamb.
Add a tiny amount of finely minced mint to yogurt, fruit purees, or soft foods. Very potent - use sparingly.
Serving ideas
As a flavor ingredient in appropriate dishes.
Serving ideas
Mint in fruit salads, yogurt, teas, sauces.
Serving ideas
Ingredients
Steps
Yogurt is a dairy allergen. If dairy has not been introduced, substitute with breast milk or formula to thin the mash.
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