Bread
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Bread can be given from 6-7 months onward: the SOFT interior of fresh white bread can clump and stick — lightly toasted whole wheat slices are safer and more nutritious.
How to serve it by age?
Lightly toasted whole wheat bread in finger strips — the baby gnaws it themselves.
Strips spread with a thin layer of a soft spread (avocado, tahini, curd cheese).
Family bread; salty pastries such as simit and pogaca are limited.
⚠️ Allergen information
Contains gluten; consult a doctor if a wheat allergy/celiac disease is suspected.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
The soft interior of fresh bread forms a dough ball in the mouth: crusty, toasted thin slices are safer.
📌 Watch out for these
- Bread is a hidden source of salt — one of the reasons not to add extra salt to the baby's day.
Related guides
⚕️ 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.