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Can babies eat cabbage?
Cabbage can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook cabbage for a baby
- Method
- Steam or boil
- Ready in
- 8 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée or soft mash
How you cut and serve cabbage changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare cabbage, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam until very soft and blend to a smooth purée. Mix with potato or carrot for a milder flavour.
- 9 to 11 months
- Cook until soft and mash roughly. Can be mixed into other vegetables.
- 12 to 17 months
- Finely shredded cooked cabbage or soft pieces they can pick up.
- 18 months and over
- Soft cooked pieces as part of a meal or mixed into stews.
Choking risk
Always cook cabbage until very soft before serving to babies. Raw or lightly cooked cabbage is tough and poses a choking risk.
Watch: How to avoid choking
Is cabbage an allergen?
Cabbage 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 cabbage good for babies?
Cabbage is a powerhouse of Vitamin C and Vitamin K, supporting immune function and blood clotting. It contains glucosinolates — natural plant compounds linked to long-term health. Introduce gradually as it can cause mild gas in some babies.
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Folate
- Fibre
Storing cabbage
In the fridge
2 Days. Store in sealed container after cooking
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze puréed cabbage in portions — blanch first for best results
Baby recipes with cabbage
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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.