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Can babies eat asparagus?
Asparagus can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook asparagus for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Roasted
- Ready in
- 10 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve asparagus changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare asparagus, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam spears until very tender, blend into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Soft steamed spear tips — hold the stem as a natural handle.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small soft pieces or whole tender spears.
- 18 months and over
- Spears or small pieces — chewing well established.
Is asparagus an allergen?
Asparagus is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is asparagus good for babies?
Asparagus is exceptionally rich in folate — critical for neural tube development. Also a good source of vitamins K, C, and E, plus prebiotic inulin that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Its mild earthy flavour is well-tolerated by most babies. Note: urine may smell different after eating — perfectly normal.
- Folate
- Vitamin K
- Prebiotics
Storing asparagus
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked asparagus in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Blanch and freeze in portions
Goes well with
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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.