Carrot
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: med
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Steam until very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Cook until soft and mash, or finely grate raw carrot.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Offer cooked soft carrot in small pieces, or grate if raw.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 139 kJ
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Iron: 0.23 mg
- Calcium: 26 mg
- Zinc: 0.19 mg
- Vitamin C: 2 mg
Recipes with Carrot
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.