Cream Cheese
8 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Pasteurized, full-fat, plain cream cheese can be given from about 8 months, spread thinly on bread in small amounts.
How to serve it by age?
8-12 months
Pasteurized, low-salt cream cheese can be introduced spread in a thin layer on a finger of bread or a plain cracker.
12+ months
Can be offered in small amounts at snacks together with vegetable sticks or crackers.
⚠️ Allergen information
It contains milk protein.
📌 Watch out for these
- Choose the pasteurized, low-salt kind.
- Prefer the plain, full-fat kind rather than flavored or sweetened varieties.
- On its own its nutritional value is limited; do not make it the main source of a meal.
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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.