First foods database
🌿 Rosemary for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat rosemary? Yes, from about 6 months. Rosemary's woody, fragrant flavour suits roast vegetables, lamb, chicken and potatoes, and a little finely chopped rosemary is a lovely way to add taste to baby food without salt.
Good source of: Antioxidants, Flavour
How to serve rosemary by age
6 to 9 months
Roast vegetables or meat with a whole sprig of rosemary, then remove the sprig before mashing or blending. Or stir in a small pinch of very finely chopped leaves.
9 to 12 months
Sprinkle finely chopped rosemary over soft roasted potato wedges, butternut squash or shredded lamb. It also works in tomato sauces and bean stews.
12 months and up
Use rosemary in family roasts, stews, focaccia and roasted vegetables. Remove whole sprigs and woody stalks before serving.
Choking safety
Whole rosemary needles are tough and spiky and woody sprigs are hard to chew. Chop the leaves very finely and remove the stalks completely.
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
- Remove whole sprigs and woody stalks before serving.
Easy ideas
- Rosemary roasted potato wedges
- Slow-cooked lamb with rosemary and carrots
- Rosemary roasted butternut squash
Goes well with
Recipes with rosemary
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat rosemary?
Can babies eat rosemary? Yes, from about 6 months. Rosemary's woody, fragrant flavour suits roast vegetables, lamb, chicken and potatoes, and a little finely chopped rosemary is a lovely way to add taste to baby food without salt.
Can babies eat rosemary leaves?
Yes, cooked and finely chopped. Remove the woody stalks, which are too tough.
Can I use dried rosemary for baby food?
Yes. Crumble it very finely between your fingers, and use a little less than fresh, as dried herbs are more concentrated.
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).