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When can babies eat broccoli

Vegetable

Vegan

Vegetarian

6 to 9 months old

9 to 12 months old

12 to 24 months old

an infographic describing how to prepare broccoli for babies: large steamed florets or stalks for babies 6 months+, smaller steamed florets for babies 9 months+, and bite-sized pieces, which can be cooked less, for toddlers 12 months+

How to Cut Broccoli for Babies

A hand holding a large steamed broccoli floret with stem cut in half

broccoli for babies starting solids

a hand holding one steamed broccoli stem, cut in half lengthwise, for babies 6 months+

How do you prepare broccoli for babies with baby-led weaning?

seven steamed broccoli florets sitting on a countertop

Broccoli Recipe for Babies

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A great first food for babies (when cooked), broccoli is loaded with vitamins and fiber and offers a fun texture and shape for exploration.

Broccoli Can Babies Eat Broccoli? - First Foods for Baby - Solid Starts

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