Butter
From 6 monthsCommon allergen100 first foods★★★★★
DairyButter can be introduced around 6 months as an ingredient in cooking. It adds healthy fats important for brain development.
How to serve
6-9 months
Add small amounts to vegetables, grains, or purees.
9-12 months
Use in cooking and baking.
12-24 months
Spread lightly on toast or use in recipes.
Nutrition
Vitamin AHealthy fats
Good source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Contains butyrate which supports gut health. Provides energy.
Good to know
Mix into foods. Not a choking risk.
Dairy is a common allergen. Use unsalted butter for babies. Grass-fed butter has more nutrients.
Contains: dairy
Tip
A little butter makes vegetables more appealing and helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins.
Butter recipes for babies
Baby-led weaning recipes with Butter, each tagged by age, on BLW Recipes, our recipe site.
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