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Can babies eat bok choy?
Bok Choy can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook bok choy for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Stir-fried
- Ready in
- 6 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve bok choy changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare bok choy, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam until very tender, blend leaves and stems into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Finely chopped steamed bok choy mixed into porridge or purées.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small soft pieces — stems and leaves both tender when cooked.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size pieces — crisp stems soft enough when stir-fried.
Is bok choy an allergen?
Bok Choy 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 bok choy good for babies?
Bok choy is one of the best plant sources of calcium and vitamin K — a powerful combination for bone development. Also rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. Its mild flavour makes it one of the most palatable leafy greens for babies when introduced early. A staple in weaning across East Asia.
- Calcium
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin A
Storing bok choy
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked bok choy in a sealed container
In the freezer
2 Months. Freeze blanched — texture softens but fine for blended dishes
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.