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

Olive Oil for babies

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

Introduce from: 6–9 months
Safety notes: No choking or allergen flag

How to prepare olive Oil by age

6–9 months
Use extra virgin olive oil for cooking and roasting vegetables, or stir a small drizzle (about half a teaspoon) into purées and mashes for extra energy and healthy fats.
9–12 months
Cook, roast and drizzle as part of meals; brush lightly on soft vegetable fingers.
12 months+
Everyday oil for roasting, sautéing and dressings.

Nutrition highlights

Healthy fats
Vitamin E
Antioxidants

Serving ideas

Drizzled over mashed vegetables
Roasted vegetable wedges
Brushed on soft toast fingers

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

Choosing and storing

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from the stove; use within a few months of opening.

Recipes with olive Oil

Sources

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