Yes, babies can have roasted onion, typically starting around six months of age when they begin eating solid foods.
Introducing Onions to Babies
- Timing: Babies can eat cooked onions from the age of six months (2).
- Preparation: Onions should be cooked, mashed, or pureed (2). Roasting is an acceptable cooking method.
- Combination: Combine the roasted onion with other ingredients to add flavor to dishes like porridges, soups, and pureed fruits and veggies (2).
Example
Roast onion with other vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots, then puree the mixture for a flavorful and nutritious baby food.
