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

Hummus for babies

When and how to serve hummus at every stage of starting solids.

Introduce from: 6–9 months
Safety notes: Common allergen: Sesame

How to prepare hummus by age

6–9 months
Smooth hummus, thinned if needed.
9–12 months
Regular consistency.
12 months+
Any variety or texture.

Common allergen

Contains sesame , one of the 9 common food allergens.

Contains sesame (tahini).

First time with sesame: Offer smooth tahini (sesame paste) thinned or stirred into yogurt or hummus.

If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Nutrition highlights

Protein rich
High fiber
Iron rich

Serving ideas

As dip
On toast
With veggies
In wraps

Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.

Choosing and storing

Storage: Refrigerate. Use within 1 week.

Recipes with hummus

Snacks Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 9–12m · 12m+ · 25 min Contains: Sesame

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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