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Can babies eat spinach?
Spinach can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook spinach for a baby
- Method
- Steamed
- Ready in
- 5 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve spinach changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare spinach, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam until wilted, then blend into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Finely chopped and mixed into other purées.
- 12 to 17 months
- Finely shredded or mixed into soft foods.
- 18 months and over
- Chopped pieces mixed into meals.
Is spinach an allergen?
Spinach 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 spinach good for babies?
Spinach is an iron powerhouse — essential for cognitive development and healthy red blood cells. Rich in folate and vitamins C and K. Pairing with vitamin C-rich foods like banana boosts iron absorption significantly.
- Iron
- Folate
- Vit C
- Vit K
- Calcium
Storing spinach
In the fridge
2 Days. Refrigerate cooked spinach in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze blended spinach in ice cube trays
Goes well with
Baby recipes with spinach
- Chickpea & Vegetable Stew
- Lentil & Vegetable Stew
- Pea & Spinach Blend
- Scrambled Egg & Spinach
- Parmesan Polenta with Chicken
- Chickpea & Spinach Stew
- Red Lentil Dahl with Rice
- Mini Cheese & Veggie Quesadillas
- Mini Egg Muffin Cups
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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.