Pumpkin Seed Butter
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Made from pumpkin seeds, this butter can be given from 6 months onward as a source of protein and healthy fats when thinly spread or thinned out.
How to serve it by age?
Thin one teaspoon of the butter with breast milk, formula, or vegetable puree until runny; at first introduction, give it on its own and in a small amount.
Stir it into yogurt or oatmeal, or spread a very thin layer on bread.
Continue using it thinly spread at breakfast; do not give it thick on a spoon.
⚠️ Allergen information
Seed allergy is rare but possible; since cross-contamination with tree nuts can occur during production, the product label should be checked.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Whole pumpkin seeds and thick-textured butter pose a choking risk. Safe serving: thin the butter with breast milk, water, or a puree until it is runny, or spread it paper-thin on bread; never give a spoonful of thick butter.
📌 Watch out for these
- Because of its thick and sticky texture, it must not be given thick on a spoon; it should always be thinned or spread very thinly (choking risk).
- Whole pumpkin seeds pose a choking risk before age 4; give the baby only smooth butter.
- Choose a plain, smooth product with no added salt or sugar; when giving it for the first time, watch for allergy signs for a few days.
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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.