Goat Cheese
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Goat cheese can be given from 6 months when a pasteurized + fresh + low-salt variety is chosen; the types made from raw milk or that are mold-ripened/aged should be avoided.
How to serve it by age?
Mash fresh, low-salt, pasteurized goat cheese with a fork and mix it into vegetable puree or add it to soft meals.
Give it crumbled as a finger food, or add it into meals.
Serve low-salt goat cheese in small portions at breakfast, in salads, or in meals.
⚠️ Allergen information
It contains goat's milk protein and cross-reacts with cow's milk protein; it is not a safe alternative for babies with a cow's milk allergy, so watch for allergy symptoms on the first try.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Hard/aged goat cheese in lumps can pose a choking risk; crumble it or slice it thinly.
📌 Watch out for these
- Use only goat cheese made from pasteurized milk; raw milk/unpackaged street cheese carries a risk of Listeria.
- Avoid mold-rind (aged) and brined/very salty goat cheeses for babies under 1 year.
- Do not use it as an alternative in babies with a cow's milk allergy; cross-reaction can occur.
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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.