Swiss Cheese
Swiss cheese can be introduced from around 6 months when pasteurized. Pasteurized hard cheeses are among the safest cheeses for a baby - they carry far less listeria risk than soft or mould-ripened ones - and this one is mild and naturally lower in salt than cheddar.
How to serve
Offer thin slices or small pieces.
Include in sandwiches or serve with crackers.
Nutrition
Excellent source of calcium and protein. Contains vitamin B12 and phosphorus. Lower in sodium than many cheeses.
Good to know
Shred finely or cut into thin strips — never cubes or chunks. Cheese cubes and sticks are a choking hazard until age 4.
Dairy is a common allergen. The holes make it fun but watch for choking on larger pieces. Cut food no larger than 1 cm (about half an inch), and keep round, hard or slippery foods quartered lengthways until age 4.
Contains: dairy
Tip
Baby Swiss has smaller holes and milder flavor. Swiss melts well for quesadillas and sandwiches.
Swiss Cheese recipes for babies
Baby-led weaning recipes with Swiss Cheese, each tagged by age, on BLW Recipes, our recipe site.
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