Can babies eat sesame & tahini?
Yes. Sesame & tahini can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve sesame & tahini
6 to 8 months
- Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts.
- Stir a small amount into other foods.
9 to 11 months
- Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts.
- Stir a small amount into other foods.
12 months and older
- Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts.
- Stir a small amount into other foods.
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 sesame & tahini?
Yes. Sesame & tahini can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. A common allergen in many countries. Thin tahini stirred into food is an easy way to introduce it.
How do I serve sesame & tahini to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts. Stir a small amount into other foods. 9 to 11 months: Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts. Stir a small amount into other foods. 12 months and older: Thin smooth nut, seed or tahini butter: stir into warm water, milk or purée, or spread very thinly. Never a thick spoonful, a sticky blob or whole nuts. Stir a small amount into other foods.
Is sesame & tahini a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
Is sesame & tahini 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 sesame & tahini 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.
