🥜 Fennel seeds
Allergen note
Fennel seeds are generally well-tolerated, but introduce a small amount in pureed form to monitor for any potential reaction, as individual sensitivities can occur.
How to serve
For infants 6+ months, steep 1/4 tsp of seeds in boiling water, cool, and offer 1-2 oz of the strained tea to relieve gas. For toddlers, you can finely grind a pinch into purees or yogurt.
Preparation
Always strain fennel seed tea after steeping to remove all solids before serving to infants. For toddlers, you can finely grind the seeds into a powder and incorporate a tiny pinch into purees or yogurt.
Texture and choking risk
Due to choking risk, never serve whole fennel seeds to infants or toddlers; instead, offer only a mild, strained tea after consulting a pediatrician and always supervise consumption.
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 fennel seeds, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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