Iron-Rich Vegetables for Babies: A 6-Month Guide

Question
Hi,

Can you tell me what sort of vegetables are good sources of iron, and that are appropriate for babies. My baby is 6 months old.

Thank you.

Vaarin Eddy

Answer
Hello Vaarin!

   Thank you for your nutrition question.  The following list contains vegetables that are good sources of iron for your baby.  Remember to give your baby a vitamin C rich food such as orange juice with every meal to help with better absorption.

Lentils, cooked 1 cup 6.6mg

Chickpeas,mashed cooked 1 cup 4.7mg

Spinach, cooked 1 cup 2.9mg

Potato mashed 1 medium 2.8mg

Peas, cooked 1 cup 2.5mg

Raisins 1/2 cup 1.6mg

Watermelon 1/8 medium 1mg

Tomato juice 8 oz 1.4mg

There is also a product on my website called Juice Plus gummies that are a good source of iron and prepared from fresh fruits and vegetables.  Check them out at http://www.juiceblend.com   Hope this helps.

-George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist