Can babies eat chia seeds?
Yes. Chia seeds can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
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Always soak chia into a gel first: dry seeds swell and can cause choking.
How to serve chia seeds
6 to 8 months
- Soak in liquid for 15 minutes first, until they swell into a gel, then stir into porridge or yogurt.
9 to 11 months
- Soak in liquid for 15 minutes first, until they swell into a gel, then stir into porridge or yogurt.
12 months and older
- Soak in liquid for 15 minutes first, until they swell into a gel, then stir into porridge or yogurt.
Choking risk and safety
Prepare with care
FAQ
Can babies eat chia seeds?
Yes. Chia seeds can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Always soak chia into a gel first: dry seeds swell and can cause choking.
How do I serve chia seeds to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Soak in liquid for 15 minutes first, until they swell into a gel, then stir into porridge or yogurt. 9 to 11 months: Soak in liquid for 15 minutes first, until they swell into a gel, then stir into porridge or yogurt. 12 months and older: Soak in liquid for 15 minutes first, until they swell into a gel, then stir into porridge or yogurt.
Is chia seeds a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
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