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Yogurt for babies
When and how to serve yogurt at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common allergen: Cow's milk (dairy)
How to prepare yogurt by age
6–9 months
Offer plain, full-fat yogurt. Pre-load spoons or let baby self-feed.
9–12 months
Can mix with fruit purees. Offer with spoon or as dip.
12 months+
Can add more mix-ins and toppings.
Common allergen
Contains cow's milk (dairy) , one of the 9 common food allergens.
Dairy is a common allergen. Use full-fat, plain yogurt.
First time with cow's milk (dairy): Offer dairy in food, such as full-fat plain yogurt or cheese, or milk used in cooking. Cow's milk should not be the main drink before 12 months.
If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Nutrition highlights
- Calcium rich
- Protein rich
- Probiotics
- Vitamin D
Serving ideas
- Plain with fruit
- Frozen yogurt drops
- Smoothies
- Dip for fruits
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Keep refrigerated. Use by expiration date.
Recipes with yogurt
Sources
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