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Cashews for babies
When and how to serve cashews at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard Common allergen: Tree nuts
How to prepare cashews by age
6–9 months
Cashew butter thinned or ground cashews.
9–12 months
Cashew butter or finely ground.
12 months+
Ground, as thinly spread cashew butter, or baked into soft foods. Whole or chopped nuts remain a choking hazard for children under 5.
Choking hazard
Cashews can be a choking hazard for babies and young children. Prepare it exactly as described for your baby’s age, seat your baby upright and always supervise meals.
Gagging (loud coughing, watery eyes, a red face) is a normal part of learning to eat. Choking is silent: your baby cannot cough, cry or breathe and needs immediate help. Learn infant CPR and choking rescue.
Common allergen
Contains tree nuts , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Tree nut allergen. Offer a small amount first mixed into a familiar food. If baby has severe eczema or another food allergy, talk to your doctor or health visitor before offering.
First time with tree nuts: Offer smooth nut butters thinned, or finely ground nuts mixed into food. Never whole or chopped nuts.
If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Nutrition highlights
- Protein rich
- Healthy fats
- Magnesium
Serving ideas
- Cashew butter
- Cashew cream
- Ground in dishes
- Blended into sauces
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Store in airtight container.
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
