Baby ringtail possum with spinach leaves.

Spinach

Fruit & vegetables

~6mo+

✅ Cleared for Olive!

Removes it from your journey. You can add it back any time.

Why this age

Recommended window

6 months+

Evidence

Suitable from around 6 months. EFSA flags spinach as a high-nitrate vegetable — vary with other greens rather than serving daily.

Sources

  • ASCIA Infant Feeding & Allergy Prevention Guideline
  • EFSA Scientific Opinion on Nitrate in vegetables
  • NHMRC Infant Feeding Guidelines

Consensus

Moderate consensus (ASCIA + 1 other body).

Notes

Don't reheat or store cooked spinach at room temperature for long periods.

Feeding History

Fri, 29 May 2026

by Dad
👍 OK