What age can babies eat lamb & root vegetable stew?

Lamb & Root Vegetable Stew is suitable from around 8 months. Every ingredient is prepared to the texture that suits 6 to 8 months.

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Lamb & Root Vegetable Stew

✓ From around 8 months

Best for Lunch or dinner
From 8 months
Ready in 50 min
Makes 4
Iron & Zinc

Ingredients

Lamb

150g diced shoulder

Swede

150g, peeled and diced

Parsnip

1 medium, peeled and diced

Carrot

1 medium, diced

Potato

1 medium, peeled and diced

How to prepare each ingredient for 6 to 8 months

Each line is the preparation guidance for that ingredient at your baby's age, taken from its own food guide.

Lamb

Cook mince thoroughly until no pink remains, then blend with cooking liquid to a smooth purée.

Swede

Peel, dice, and boil until very soft, then blend to a smooth purée — mix with carrot or potato.

Parsnip

Steam or roast until very soft, blend into a smooth purée.

Carrot

Steam until completely tender, then blend to a smooth purée.

Potato

Boil or steam until very soft, then mash with a little whole milk or breast milk to a smooth lump-free purée.

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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.