Can babies eat bread?
Yes. Bread can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve bread
6 to 8 months
- Well-toasted fingers, plain or with a thin scrape of unsalted butter. Fresh soft bread can turn into a doughy ball.
9 to 11 months
- Well-toasted fingers, plain or with a thin scrape of unsalted butter. Fresh soft bread can turn into a doughy ball.
12 months and older
- Well-toasted fingers, plain or with a thin scrape of unsalted butter. Fresh soft bread can turn into a doughy ball.
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
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 bread?
Yes. Bread can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Toast it lightly and cut into fingers: soft fresh bread can form a sticky ball. Pick low-salt bread; wheat is a common allergen.
How do I serve bread to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Well-toasted fingers, plain or with a thin scrape of unsalted butter. Fresh soft bread can turn into a doughy ball. 9 to 11 months: Well-toasted fingers, plain or with a thin scrape of unsalted butter. Fresh soft bread can turn into a doughy ball. 12 months and older: Well-toasted fingers, plain or with a thin scrape of unsalted butter. Fresh soft bread can turn into a doughy ball. Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Is bread a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
Is bread a common allergen?
Wheat. 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 bread 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.
