Celery for babies
A crunchy vegetable with a mild, slightly peppery taste, often used in salads, soups, and snacks.
Key facts
- Category
- Vegetables
- 🤧 Common food allergen
- Yes
- 😨 High choking risk
- Yes
- 🐥 From 12 months
- Yes
Recommended from 12 months.
High risk of choking unless prepared safely (for example cooked soft, mashed, ground or cut lengthwise).
Frequently asked questions
When can babies eat celery?
In the BabyWean list, celery is recommended from 12 months.
Is celery a common allergen for babies?
Yes. Celery is marked as a common food allergen in the BabyWean list. Note the day your baby first tries it and any reaction, and follow your paediatrician on how to introduce allergens.
Is celery a choking hazard?
Celery is marked as a high choking risk unless it is prepared safely for your baby’s age (for example cooked soft, mashed, ground or cut lengthwise).
How do I keep track of when my baby tried celery?
Add celery in BabyWean with the date, notes and whether there was a reaction. Your list syncs across phones, so every caregiver sees what your baby has already tried. It is free.
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