Allergen note
Turnips are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount (e.g., mashed and cooked) and watch for any signs of a reaction as with any new food.
How to serve
For infants (6+ months), offer 1-2 tablespoons of plain, mashed or pureed cooked turnip; for toddlers, try small, soft-cooked cubes as a finger food.
Preparation
Steam or boil turnips until very soft, then purée until completely smooth for young infants, ensuring there are no hard lumps to prevent choking. For older toddlers, you can mash them thoroughly or offer small, soft, cooked cubes they can easily gum.
Texture and choking risk
Turnips are a low choking risk when cooked until very soft and mashed or pureed; always supervise young children 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 turnip, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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