🧂 Dried herbs
Allergen note
Dried herbs are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them one at a time to monitor for rare individual reactions.
How to serve
For infants 8+ months, mix a tiny pinch (less than 1/8 tsp) of dried herbs like oregano or thyme into a few tablespoons of pureed vegetables or yogurt.
Preparation
Always finely grind dried herbs into a powder and cook them thoroughly within foods like purees or stews to enhance digestibility and prevent any choking risk.
Texture and choking risk
Dried herbs pose a choking risk; always finely grind them into a powder and mix into purees or soft foods, never serving them loose. Always supervise children closely during meals.
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries dried herbs, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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