Can babies eat cheese?
Yes. Cheese can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve cheese
6 to 8 months
- Thin slices or finely grated, pasteurized and mild. No cubes or chunks.
9 to 11 months
- Thin slices or finely grated, pasteurized and mild. No cubes or chunks.
- Grate finely and stir into other foods.
12 months and older
- Thin slices or finely grated, pasteurized and mild. No cubes or chunks.
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 cheese?
Yes. Cheese can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Choose pasteurized, mild, lower-salt cheese. Cubes and chunks are a choking risk, so grate or slice thinly.
How do I serve cheese to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Thin slices or finely grated, pasteurized and mild. No cubes or chunks. 9 to 11 months: Thin slices or finely grated, pasteurized and mild. No cubes or chunks. Grate finely and stir into other foods. 12 months and older: Thin slices or finely grated, pasteurized and mild. No cubes or chunks.
Is cheese a choking hazard for babies?
High choking risk: prepare exactly as shown
Is cheese 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 cheese 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.
