Almond
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Almond can be given from 6 months as smooth almond butter or ground almond flour; whole or piece almonds are not given until 4-5 years of age because of the choking risk.
How to serve it by age?
Mix a very small amount of unsweetened, unsalted almond butter thinly into baby yogurt, vegetable puree or oat porridge; do not give the thick butter on its own by the spoon.
Sprinkle and stir ground almond (almond flour) into fruit puree, yogurt or warm porridge; keep the consistency runny.
Spread smooth almond butter thinly onto soft bread or a slice of fruit; whole almonds are not given until 4-5 years of age.
⚠️ Allergen information
Almond is a tree nut and is among the significant allergens. When giving it for the first time, try it on its own, in a very small amount and separately from other new foods; observe for a few days for symptoms of rash, vomiting, face-lip swelling, wheezing or difficulty breathing. If there is a family history of nut allergy, consult a doctor first.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Whole and piece almonds are hard and round and can block the windpipe; do not give whole almonds until 4-5 years of age. Instead, mix unsweetened, unsalted almond butter thinly into yogurt or puree, or grind the almond like flour and add it to food.
📌 Watch out for these
- Prefer plain almonds instead of salted, sweetened or roasted-and-spiced almonds.
- Do not give the thick, sticky butter by the spoonful on its own; always mix it in, thinned, into a food.
- If there is a nut allergy in the family, consult your doctor before the first try.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.