Butter for babies
A dairy product made from cream, used for cooking, baking, and spreading on various foods.
Key facts
- Category
- Milk and dairy products
- 🤧 Common food allergen
- Yes
- 😨 High choking risk
- No
- 🐥 From 12 months
- Yes
Recommended from 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When can babies eat butter?
In the BabyWean list, butter is recommended from 12 months.
Is butter a common allergen for babies?
Yes. Butter is marked as a common food allergen in the BabyWean list. Note the day your baby first tries it and any reaction, and follow your paediatrician on how to introduce allergens.
Is butter a choking hazard?
Butter is not marked as a high choking risk, but every food should be offered in a size and texture suitable for your baby, always seated and supervised.
How do I keep track of when my baby tried butter?
Add butter in BabyWean with the date, notes and whether there was a reaction. Your list syncs across phones, so every caregiver sees what your baby has already tried. It is free.
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