Romaine Lettuce
Romaine lettuce offers a mild taste and can be introduced from 6 months, always cooked and finely prepared. It’s a gentle way to introduce green leafy vegetables.
How to serve
Cooked until very soft and puréed, or finely minced and mixed into other soft foods.
Finely shredded and cooked into soft dishes like scrambled eggs or stews.
Finely shredded and steamed, or cooked into various dishes, ensuring it's very tender.
Nutrition
It provides Vitamin K, important for blood clotting and bone development, and Vitamin A (beta-carotene), crucial for healthy vision and immune function.
Good to know
Cook romaine lettuce until very soft and wilted, then finely chop or purée it to prevent choking.
Raw, large pieces of lettuce can be tough for babies to chew and swallow, posing a choking hazard. Always cook and finely prepare it for your baby.
Tip
Always cook romaine lettuce until it is very soft and wilted, which makes it much easier for babies to manage and digest.
