Can babies eat hummus?
Yes. Hummus can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve hummus
6 to 8 months
- Spread thinly on toast or soft vegetables, or let your baby dip a soft finger food.
9 to 11 months
- Spread thinly on toast or soft vegetables, or let your baby dip a soft finger food.
12 months and older
- Spread thinly on toast or soft vegetables, or let your baby dip a soft finger food.
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 hummus?
Yes. Hummus can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Contains sesame, an allergen, so it is a good way to introduce it. Choose low-salt and spread thinly.
How do I serve hummus to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Spread thinly on toast or soft vegetables, or let your baby dip a soft finger food. 9 to 11 months: Spread thinly on toast or soft vegetables, or let your baby dip a soft finger food. 12 months and older: Spread thinly on toast or soft vegetables, or let your baby dip a soft finger food.
Is hummus a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
Is hummus a common allergen?
Sesame. 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 hummus 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.
