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Can babies eat brussels sprouts?
Brussels Sprouts can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook brussels sprouts for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Roasted
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve brussels sprouts changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare brussels sprouts, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam until very soft, blend into a smooth purée. Pair with sweet potato to balance bitterness.
- 9 to 11 months
- Mashed or finely chopped steamed sprouts.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small soft pieces — roasting reduces bitterness.
- 18 months and over
- Halved roasted sprouts as a finger food.
Is brussels sprouts an allergen?
Brussels Sprouts 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 brussels sprouts good for babies?
Brussels sprouts are exceptionally rich in vitamin K, vitamin C, and sulforaphane — a compound that supports liver detoxification. High in fibre for gut health. Their mild bitterness when introduced early helps babies develop acceptance for bitter-tasting vegetables throughout childhood.
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin C
- Sulforaphane
Storing brussels sprouts
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked sprouts in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze blanched sprouts — blend into soups when ready
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.