Lettuce for babies
A leafy green vegetable with a mild and slightly bitter taste, often used in salads and sandwiches.
Key facts
- Category
- Vegetables
- 🤧 Common food allergen
- No
- 😨 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 lettuce?
In the BabyWean list, lettuce is recommended from 12 months.
Is lettuce a common allergen for babies?
No. Lettuce is not one of the common food allergens in the BabyWean list. Any food can cause a reaction, so it is still worth noting the day your baby tries it.
Is lettuce a choking hazard?
Lettuce 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 lettuce?
Add lettuce 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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