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Kefir

8 months and up

⚡ Quick answer

Kefir can be given in small amounts (30-50 ml) from 8-9 months; with its richness in probiotics it is a friend of the gut — it should be plain and unsweetened.

How to serve it by age?

8-11 months

30-50 ml of plain kefir a day — on its own or with fruit puree.

12+ months

It can go up to 100 ml; include it, along with yogurt, in the daily total of dairy products.

⚠️ Allergen information

In a milk protein allergy, kefir also causes a reaction.

📌 Watch out for these

  • Fruit-flavored ready-made kefirs contain sugar — buy it plain and add the fruit yourself.
  • If it tastes too sour, get them used to it by mixing with yogurt.

⚕️ 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.