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Can babies eat turnip?
Turnip can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook turnip for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Roasted
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve turnip changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare turnip, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Peel, steam until very soft, blend into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Small soft mashed pieces.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small tender cubes — roasted turnip is mild and sweet.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size roasted pieces.
Is turnip an allergen?
Turnip 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 turnip good for babies?
Turnips are an underrated root vegetable with excellent nutritional value. Rich in vitamin C, fibre, and potassium. Their mild, slightly peppery flavour softens completely when cooked. Pairing with sweeter root vegetables like parsnip or carrot makes them more appealing to babies new to bitter notes.
- Vitamin C
- Fibre
- Potassium
Storing turnip
In the fridge
4 Days. Refrigerate cooked turnip in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze purée in ice cube trays
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.