Can babies eat butter?
Yes. Butter can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve butter
6 to 8 months
- Stir a small amount into other foods.
9 to 11 months
- Stir a small amount into other foods.
12 months and older
- Stir a small amount into other foods.
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 butter?
Yes. Butter can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. A little melted into vegetables or spread on toast adds calories. Choose unsalted.
How do I serve butter to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Stir a small amount into other foods. 9 to 11 months: Stir a small amount into other foods. 12 months and older: Stir a small amount into other foods.
Is butter a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
Is butter a common allergen?
Milk. 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 butter 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.
