Mild herbs (coriander, basil)
Spices & otherFrom about 7 months
When can babies start?
Mild herbs (coriander, basil) can usually be offered from around 7 months, once solids are underway.Guideline basis: WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline and IAP guidance
How to serve by age
- Up to 24 monthsfinely chopped cooked into food
Fits these family diets
VegetarianJainEgglessNon-vegetarian
Common questions
- When can babies have Mild herbs (coriander, basil)?
- Mild herbs (coriander, basil) can usually be offered from around 7 months (WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline and IAP guidance)
- How should I serve Mild herbs (coriander, basil) at first?
- Start with finely chopped cooked into food, and progress textures as your baby grows — see the serving guide above.
- Is Mild herbs (coriander, basil) a common allergen?
- No — Mild herbs (coriander, basil) is not one of the major allergen groups, though any new food is best offered on its own at first.
Why we say this
Flavour variety without salt per WHO no-added-salt guidance
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Educational information from curated sources — not medical advice. Always confirm with your paediatrician.