Can babies eat pasta?
Yes. Pasta can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve pasta
6 to 8 months
- Large soft shapes such as fusilli or penne, cooked a little longer than usual.
9 to 11 months
- Large soft shapes such as fusilli or penne, cooked a little longer than usual.
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 pasta?
Yes. Pasta can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Cook it soft, in big shapes that are easy to grip. A common way to introduce wheat.
How do I serve pasta to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Large soft shapes such as fusilli or penne, cooked a little longer than usual. 9 to 11 months: Large soft shapes such as fusilli or penne, cooked a little longer than usual. 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 pasta a choking hazard for babies?
Low choking risk
Is pasta 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 pasta 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.
