Beet
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Beets naturally turn urine and stool pink or red for a day or so after eating them. This is harmless and not blood. Cook beets well; raw beet is too hard for a baby.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Roast, steam, or boil whole until a fork slides through easily, then peel. Serve as a smooth purée, or offer a finger-length strip of soft-cooked beet to grip. It is messy and stains, so expect pink hands.
Smooth purée, or a soft finger-length strip that squishes easily. Skin removed, cooked through.
9-12 months
Cook until soft and peel, then offer small soft cubes as the pincer grasp develops. Raw beet stays too hard, so keep it well-cooked.
Small soft cubes (about ½ inch), well-cooked and peeled.
12-18 months
Serve well-cooked beet in bite-size pieces close to family texture. Roasted or steamed cubes work well in a bowl with other foods. Raw beet should still be finely grated, not served in hard pieces.
Bite-size soft pieces (about ½ inch) when cooked; finely grated if raw.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Beet?
Most babies can try Beet from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
Track Beet and every first food in nappi
Log solids, watch for reactions, and get reminders to reintroduce new foods. Free to try.