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🍞 Can babies eat bread / toast?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Soft bread can gum up. Lightly toasted strips work better.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Medium
- Common allergen
- Wheat
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve bread / toast by age
6 months
Lightly toast bread, cut into finger strips, and top with a thin spread.
- Toast bread lightly
- Cut into finger strips
- Top with a thin spread
Amount: 1 toast finger
9 months
Small toast squares.
- Toast bread lightly
- Cut into small squares
Amount: A few squares
12 months (1 year)+
Toast or sandwiches.
- Toast bread lightly
- Serve as toast or sandwiches
Amount: 1 toast finger
Is bread / toast a choking hazard?
Medium risk Medium risk — soft bread can form a ball. Toast lightly.
Bread / Toast and allergies
Allergen: wheat Introduce bread / toast on its own, early in the day, and watch for a reaction. Ask your pediatrician first if your baby has eczema or a known food allergy.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates, B vitamins.