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Minced Lamb

Minced Lamb

From 6 monthsChoking risk★★★★★
Meat

Minced lamb can be introduced around 6 months. It's a nutrient-dense meat that provides important nutrients for growing babies.

How to serve

6-9 months

Serve finely ground cooked lamb mixed with vegetables.

9-12 months

Form into small, soft meatballs.

12-24 months

Serve in various dishes including pasta sauce and stews.

Nutrition

IronProteinB vitaminsZinc

Excellent source of iron (highly bioavailable heme iron), zinc, protein, and B vitamins including B12. Contains selenium.

Good to know

This food can be a choking hazard for babies. Prepare it in an age-appropriate size and texture, and always supervise your baby while eating.

Cook thoroughly until no pink remains. Lamb has a distinctive flavor - some babies may need time to adjust.

Contains: meat

Tip

Mix lamb with other meats if the flavor is too strong. Lean ground lamb is less fatty.

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