Question

Is it safe to give my baby who is seven months broccoli? I seem to remember reading it contains too much iron.

Answer

Thanks for your question.

 

It's really important to get a good source of iron into your baby's diet, as it's needed for the development of the brain and immune system. Broccoli is a good source of iron, especially if consumed with vitamin C from fruit juice or citrus fruits like orange. Red meat and fortified cereals are also a good source of iron.

 

Broccoli certainly does not contain too much iron, when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Make sure you give your baby a wide variety of foods. For more information on why your baby needs iron, have a look at my article here.

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