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Can babies eat parsnip?
Parsnip can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook parsnip for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Roasted
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve parsnip changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare parsnip, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam or roast until very soft, blend into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Soft mashed or small steamed pieces.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small tender cubes — roasted parsnip is naturally sweet.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size roasted pieces as a finger food.
Is parsnip an allergen?
Parsnip 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 parsnip good for babies?
Parsnips have a naturally sweet, nutty flavour that babies tend to love. Rich in folate, vitamin C, and fibre. Their complex carbohydrates provide sustained energy. Roasting intensifies their sweetness without any added sugar — a perfect weaning food.
- Folate
- Vitamin C
- Fibre
Storing parsnip
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked parsnip in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze purée in ice cube trays for easy portioning
Goes well with
Baby recipes with parsnip
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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.