Rhubarb
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Use only the stalks. Rhubarb leaves are not safe to eat, so trim them off completely. Rhubarb is very tart, so cook it down soft, and skip added sugar.
Choking notes
Rhubarb stalks are stringy, so cook them until very soft and chop or mash to break up the fibers. Long stringy pieces can be hard for a baby to manage.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Trim off the leaves and use only the stalks. Stew the chopped stalks with a little water until very soft, then purée or mash smooth. Pair it with a sweeter fruit like apple or pear to soften the tartness.
Cooked-soft smooth purée or mash.
9-12 months
Keep using only well-cooked stalks. Stew until soft and serve as a thicker mash, or stir the compote into yogurt or oatmeal. Chop any pieces small to break up the strings.
Cooked-soft thicker mash, or stirred into a carrier food.
12-18 months
Stew the stalks soft and serve as compote, stirred into yogurt or oatmeal, or baked soft into a family dish. Use only the stalks, keep pieces small, and skip added sugar.
Cooked-soft compote or small soft pieces.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Rhubarb?
Most babies can try Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb and every first food in nappi
Log solids, watch for reactions, and get reminders to reintroduce new foods. Free to try.