Shrimp for babies
A popular shellfish known for its delicate taste and versatile use in various culinary dishes.
Key facts
- Category
- Meat, fish and egg
- 🤧 Common food allergen
- Yes
- 😨 High choking risk
- Yes
- 🐥 From 12 months
- No
Can be offered from the start of weaning (around 6 months), suitably prepared.
High risk of choking unless prepared safely (for example cooked soft, mashed, ground or cut lengthwise).
Frequently asked questions
When can babies eat shrimp?
In the BabyWean list, shrimp can be offered from the start of weaning (around 6 months), suitably prepared.
Is shrimp a common allergen for babies?
Yes. Shrimp 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 shrimp a choking hazard?
Shrimp is marked as a high choking risk unless it is prepared safely for your baby’s age (for example cooked soft, mashed, ground or cut lengthwise).
How do I keep track of when my baby tried shrimp?
Add shrimp 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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