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Kale for babies
✓ Low choking risk
💪 Iron-rich
Why kale is great for babies
Vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium and some iron.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Cook until very tender and chop finely into eggs, mash, or blended sauces — raw leaves are too tough.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Finely chopped cooked kale mixed into fritters, pasta, or scrambled eggs.
How to serve at 12+ months
Chopped cooked kale; crispy baked kale pieces for adventurous toddlers.
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General information compiled from public pediatric feeding recommendations — not medical advice. Always supervise your baby while eating and talk to your pediatrician about starting solids and introducing allergens, especially if your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy.