General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Common allergen

Introducing shellfish to your baby

The first time

Offer well-cooked shrimp or prawns, finely chopped or minced.

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients and small amounts. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Foods that contain shellfish

Shrimp From 6–9m Allergen

Recipes with shellfish

Once your baby has tried shellfish, these recipes help keep it in their diet.

Lunch Prawn and Avocado Boats 12m+ · 15 min Contains: Shellfish

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

ASCIA: How to introduce solid foods to babies for allergy prevention

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