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Can babies eat mushroom?
Mushroom can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
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How to cook mushroom for a baby
- Method
- Sautéed or Roasted
- Ready in
- 10 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve mushroom changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare mushroom, age by age
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Is mushroom an allergen?
Mushroom 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 mushroom good for babies?
Cook mushrooms thoroughly until soft. Chop or mash them to a texture your baby can manage.
- Vitamin D
- Beta-Glucan
- Selenium
Storing mushroom
In the fridge
5 Days. Refrigerate cooked mushrooms in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze cooked mushrooms — texture softens further on thaw
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.