Button mushrooms are safe for pregnant women if cleaned and cooked first. They are a good source of antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Selenium and Choline.

Button mushrooms increase metabolism and help maintain blood sugar levels.

Button mushroom are safe if cooked thoroughly. They are are rich in a variety of nutrients. Mushrooms can be helpful to ease colic symptoms in baby.

Button mushrooms can be introduced as soon as a baby is ready to start solids(around 6 months of age). It would be wise to cook white button mushrooms before serving them to a child. They also contain most B vitamins, including folate to help fuel a baby’s cellular growth.