Can babies eat couscous?
Yes. Couscous can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve couscous
6 to 8 months
- Cook until very soft and sticky so it clumps in the hand; offer in small balls or on a spoon.
9 to 11 months
- Cook until very soft and sticky so it clumps in the hand; offer in small balls or on a spoon.
12 months and older
- 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 couscous?
Yes. Couscous can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Cooked until soft it clumps easily on a spoon. It is made of wheat.
How do I serve couscous to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Cook until very soft and sticky so it clumps in the hand; offer in small balls or on a spoon. 9 to 11 months: Cook until very soft and sticky so it clumps in the hand; offer in small balls or on a spoon. 12 months and older: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Is couscous a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
Is couscous 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 couscous 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.
