First foods database
🌱 Asparagus for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat asparagus? Yes, from about 6 months. Cooked soft, asparagus spears are a lovely seasonal finger food with a fresh, grassy flavour that helps widen your baby's taste range.
Good source of: Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Fibre
How to serve asparagus by age
6 to 9 months
Snap off the woody ends, then steam or roast spears until very tender. Offer whole spears to hold and gnaw, or blend tips with potato or peas into a purée. Thicker spears are easier to grip than thin ones at this age.
9 to 12 months
Cut soft tips and stems into small pieces for picking up. Mix chopped asparagus into scrambled egg, risotto or pasta.
12 months and up
Serve cooked spears whole or in bite-sized pieces alongside meals. Try it in omelettes, quiche or with a soft dip.
Choking safety
Thin, under-cooked spears can be stringy and fibrous, so cook until floppy and remove the woody base. If your baby bites off a long strand, cut spears shorter.
Gagging is common and noisy while babies learn to eat. Choking is usually silent. Always stay with your baby while they eat, sitting upright. How to help a choking baby (NHS).
Good to know
- It can make wee smell strong: this is harmless.
Easy ideas
- Asparagus spears dipped in runny Lion egg yolk
- Asparagus and pea risotto
- Chopped asparagus in an omelette
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat asparagus?
Can babies eat asparagus? Yes, from about 6 months. Cooked soft, asparagus spears are a lovely seasonal finger food with a fresh, grassy flavour that helps widen your baby's taste range.
Why does my baby's nappy smell after asparagus?
Asparagus contains natural compounds that give wee a distinctive smell. It is harmless and passes quickly.
Can babies eat raw asparagus?
No. Raw spears are too firm and fibrous; always cook until soft. Toddlers can try thin raw shavings later, but cooked is best for now.
Sources
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).