Thyme 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 thyme has an intensely aromatic, slightly floral, piney flavor with earthy and faintly lemony undertones that become gentler when heat is applied. Dried thyme is more muted and powdery but still strongly herbal, with most of its volatile oils preserved. It pairs naturally with root vegetables, white beans, chicken, eggs, butter, lemon, garlic, potato, and olive oil, contributing complexity without overwhelming mild flavors.
Remove the woody stems and use only the tiny leaves, finely chopped or left whole in slow-cooked dishes (remove before serving). Excellent in chicken, sweet potato, and root vegetable purees.
Serving ideas
Strip leaves and add to roasted vegetables, eggs, or soft pasta. The earthy flavor pairs especially well with root vegetables babies already love.
Serving ideas
Any family use: roast chicken, soups, stews, focaccia, compound butter.
Serving ideas
Strip leaves and freeze flat on a tray, then bag. Or freeze whole sprigs and strip after freezing. The leaves fall off easily.
Ingredients
Steps
Roasting the carrots before blending concentrates their sweetness and deepens the thyme flavor. This puree also works well spread on soft toast strips.
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