Can babies eat egg?
Yes. Egg can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve egg
6 to 8 months
- Cook until the yolk and white are firm, as an omelet or scrambled egg cut into strips.
- Hard-cook, then mash with a little yogurt, olive oil or milk.
9 to 11 months
- Cook until the yolk and white are firm, as an omelet or scrambled egg cut into strips.
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
12 months and older
- Cook until the yolk and white are firm, as an omelet or scrambled egg cut into strips.
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 egg?
Yes. Egg can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. A nourishing first food that also introduces a common allergen. Cook until the yolk and white are firm.
How do I serve egg to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Cook until the yolk and white are firm, as an omelet or scrambled egg cut into strips. Hard-cook, then mash with a little yogurt, olive oil or milk. 9 to 11 months: Cook until the yolk and white are firm, as an omelet or scrambled egg cut into strips. Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb. 12 months and older: Cook until the yolk and white are firm, as an omelet or scrambled egg cut into strips.
Is egg a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
Is egg a common allergen?
Egg. 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 egg 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.
