Red Cabbage for babies
A vibrant and nutritious vegetable with a slightly sweet taste, often used in salads and cooking.
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 red cabbage?
In the BabyWean list, red cabbage is recommended from 12 months.
Is red cabbage a common allergen for babies?
No. Red cabbage 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 red cabbage a choking hazard?
Red cabbage 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 red cabbage?
Add red cabbage 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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