Should I add olive oil to complementary food?
⚡ Short answer: Adding olive oil to puree is a helpful practice to support your baby's healthy fat intake.
Anonymous
bir anne · Feeding
I heard about adding olive oil to puree. Should I add it from the beginning and how much should I put?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Adding olive oil to puree is a helpful practice to support your baby's healthy fat intake. You can add olive oil to complementary foods after starting them (usually from the 6th month), but not from day one – first let your baby get used to single-ingredient purees.
For the beginning, one teaspoon (approximately 2-3 ml) per day is enough; you can mix this into one meal's puree. Over time, as your baby tolerates it, you can increase to one tablespoon (5 ml) per day. Prefer extra virgin and cold-pressed olive oil, and be careful not to heat it – adding it at room temperature to puree is fine. When introducing a new food your baby isn't used to, observe for a few days with just that ingredient, then add the olive oil.
*Note: This information is not medical advice; please consult your doctor about medications and dosages.*
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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