Can babies eat almond?
Yes. Almond can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve almond
6 to 8 months
- Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts.
- Finely ground, stirred into porridge, yogurt or purée. Never whole or chopped.
9 to 11 months
- Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts.
- Finely ground, stirred into porridge, yogurt or purée. Never whole or chopped.
12 months and older
- Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts.
- Finely ground, stirred into porridge, yogurt or purée. Never whole or chopped.
Choking risk and safety
Offer it on its own for a couple of days before the next new allergen, in the first half of the day. See the allergen planner.
FAQ
Can babies eat almond?
Yes. Almond can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Serve as thin almond butter or finely ground almonds. Whole and chopped nuts are choking risks. Tree nuts are a common allergen.
How do I serve almond to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts. Finely ground, stirred into porridge, yogurt or purée. Never whole or chopped. 9 to 11 months: Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts. Finely ground, stirred into porridge, yogurt or purée. Never whole or chopped. 12 months and older: Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts. Finely ground, stirred into porridge, yogurt or purée. Never whole or chopped.
Is almond a choking hazard for babies?
High choking risk: prepare exactly as shown
Is almond a common allergen?
Tree nuts. Offer it on its own for a couple of days before the next new allergen, in the first half of the day. See the allergen planner.
Track almond and every first food
Log what your baby tries, how it went and any reaction, with serving advice for every food, in the Munchlet app.
