Allergen note
Swiss chard is generally well-tolerated; introduce it cooked and pureed, watching for rare reactions to its oxalate content which can cause mouth irritation.
How to serve
For infants 6+ months, steam and puree a few tablespoons of chard with a sweet potato. For toddlers, finely chop cooked chard and mix into scrambled eggs or pasta sauce, serving 2-4 tablespoons.
Preparation
Steam or boil chard until very soft, then puree for infants or finely chop for toddlers, ensuring stems are removed first as they are a choking hazard.
Texture and choking risk
Swiss chard stems are a choking hazard; always remove stems and finely chop or cook leaves until very soft, and supervise all 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 swiss chard, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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