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Spinach
Spinach is a tender leaf that cooks down to a fraction of its raw volume. It goes into Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Orzo, Spicy Sausage and Chickpea Stew, Creamy Lemon Sardine Spaghetti and a potato-crust quiche. Stir it in at the end so it just wilts, and squeeze out the water if it is going into a filling.
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Spinach
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Iron | 2.7 mg |
| Folate | 194 µg |
| Vitamin K | 483 µg |
| Vitamin A | 469 µg |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Spinach to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Cooked (steamed or boiled) and mashed or blended smooth.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Cooked and chopped into soft, small pieces mixed through a meal.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Cooked, with the family meal.
Per 100 g from CoFID (13-518); USDA FDC (168462). Not medical advice.
Baby & weaning recipes
Spinach: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat spinach?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cooked (steamed or boiled) and mashed or blended smooth.
How do I cut and serve spinach for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Cooked (steamed or boiled) and mashed or blended smooth.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Cooked and chopped into soft, small pieces mixed through a meal.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Cooked, with the family meal.
