Common allergens for babies
Introducing allergens early and one at a time is what current guidance recommends. These are the 104 foods in our library flagged as common allergens, grouped so you can plan introductions — always talk to your pediatrician first, especially with a family history of allergies.
Read first: our Allergens 101 guideDairy

Brie
12 mths+Common allergen

Butter
6 mths+Common allergen

Buttermilk
12 mths+Common allergen

Cheddar Cheese
12 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Cottage Cheese
6 mths+Common allergen

Cow Milk
6 mths+Common allergen

Cream Cheese
9 mths+Common allergen

Curd Cheese
9 mths+Common allergen

Feta Cheese
12 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

French Toast
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Ghee
6 mths+Common allergen

Goat Cheese
6 mths+Common allergen

Gouda
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Greek Yogurt
6 mths+Common allergen

Kefir
6 mths+Common allergen

Labneh
6 mths+Common allergen

Mac and Cheese
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Mascarpone
6 mths+Common allergen

Mozzarella
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pancakes
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Paneer
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Parmesan
9 mths+Common allergen

Pecorino
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pizza
12 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Ricotta Cheese
6 mths+Common allergen

Sour Cream
6 mths+Common allergen

Waffles
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Yogurt
6 mths+Common allergen
Egg

Duck Egg
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Egg
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Egg White
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Egg Yolk
6 mths+Common allergen

French Toast
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pancakes
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Quail Egg
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Waffles
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Gluten

Barley
6 mths+Common allergen

Bread
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Bulgur
6 mths+Common allergen

Farro
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Freekeh
6 mths+Common allergen

French Toast
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Mac and Cheese
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Macaroni
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pancakes
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pasta
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pizza
12 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Rye
6 mths+Common allergen

Seitan
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Semolina
6 mths+Common allergen

Spaghetti
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Spelt
6 mths+Common allergen

Tarhana
8 mths+Common allergen

Waffles
9 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Weetabix
6 mths+Common allergen

Wheat
6 mths+Common allergen
Fish

Asian Sea Bass
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Clams
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Cod
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Crab
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Fish
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Flounder
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Grass Carp
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Haddock
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Hake
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Halibut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Herring
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Mackerel
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Mahi Mahi
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Mussels
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pollock
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Salmon
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Sardines
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Scallops
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Shrimp
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Sole
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Squid
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Tilapia
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Trout
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Tuna
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

White Fish
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Whitebait
6 mths+Common allergen
Shellfish
Tree nuts

Almond
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Almond Butter
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Almond Milk
12 mths+Common allergen

Brazil Nut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Cashew
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Chestnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Hazelnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Macadamia
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Peanut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pecan
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pine Nut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Pistachio
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Walnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Other common allergens

Chicken Liver
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Custard
6 mths+Common allergen

Dried Tofu Skin
8 mths+Common allergen

Edamame
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Honey
12 mths+Common allergen

Hummus
6 mths+Common allergen

Miso
6 mths+Common allergen

Oatmeal
6 mths+Common allergen

Peanut Butter
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Porridge
6 mths+Common allergen

Pumpkin Seeds
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Sesame
6 mths+Common allergen

Soybeans
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Sunflower Seeds
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Tahini
6 mths+Common allergen

Tempeh
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen

Tofu
6 mths+Common allergen
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