Bay leaf
herb-spice · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen: Remove before serving
How to serve
~6 months
finely chopped
Add a bay leaf while cooking purees for flavour and remove it before serving.
~9 months
finely chopped
Add while cooking soft foods and remove the leaf before serving.
~12 months
finely chopped
Add while cooking family meals and remove the leaf before serving.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 1096 kJ
- Protein: 9 g
- Iron: 36.8 mg
- Calcium: 1597 mg
- Zinc: 2.69 mg
- Vitamin C: 2 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.