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Peanut Butter for babies
When and how to serve peanut Butter at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard Common allergen: Peanut
How to prepare peanut Butter by age
6–9 months
Thin with water or mix into other foods. Never serve thick.
9–12 months
Continue thinning or spreading very thin on toast.
12 months+
Can spread thicker but never by spoonful.
Choking hazard
Peanut Butter 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 peanut , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Major allergen. Introduce early and often.
First time with peanut: Offer smooth peanut butter thinned with warm water, breast milk or formula, or stirred into a food your baby already eats. Never offer whole peanuts or thick spoonfuls.
If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Nutrition highlights
- Protein rich
- Healthy fats
- Vitamin E
Serving ideas
- Thinned with water
- Mixed in oatmeal
- Thin on toast
- In smoothies
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Store at room temperature.
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
