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Can babies eat carrot?
Carrot can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook carrot for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Roasted
- Ready in
- 20 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve carrot changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare carrot, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam until completely tender, then blend to a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Soft mash or small steamed pieces.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small soft cubes — cook until easily squashed between fingers.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size pieces — soft enough to chew.
Choking risk
Raw carrot sticks are a choking hazard. Always cook until very soft before serving.
Watch: Safe carrot preparation
Is carrot an allergen?
Carrot 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 carrot good for babies?
Carrots are the richest vegetable source of beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A — essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. Cooking carrots increases the bioavailability of their carotenoids significantly. A reliable, inexpensive first food that most babies enjoy.
- Beta-Carotene
- Vit A
- Vit K
- Potassium
- Fiber
Storing carrot
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked carrot in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Cook, cool, and freeze in individual portions
Goes well with
Baby recipes with carrot
- Carrot & Lentil Purée
- Chicken & Brown Rice Bowl
- Chickpea & Vegetable Stew
- Ginger Carrot Porridge
- Lentil & Vegetable Stew
- Swede & Carrot Purée
- Chicken, Potato & Leek Stew
- Beef & Cabbage Hotpot
- Lamb & Root Vegetable Stew
- Broad Bean & Carrot Fritters
- Creamy Edamame & Sweet Potato Mash
- Lentil & Veggie Patties
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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.