🥚 Can babies eat egg?

Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. A common allergen and an excellent source of protein. Always cook fully.

From
6 months
Choking risk
Low
Common allergen
Egg
Iron-rich
Yes

How to serve egg by age

6 months

Hard-boil and cut into quarters lengthwise, or make an omelet and slice into strips.

  1. Hard-boil the egg; avoid runny or raw egg
  2. Cut it lengthwise into quarters
  3. Or make an omelet and slice into strips

Amount: A small piece to start

9 months

Scrambled egg pieces or small chopped hard-boiled egg.

  1. Scramble until fully cooked, then break into pieces
  2. Or chop hard-boiled egg small

Amount: A few pieces

12 months (1 year)+

Any fully cooked egg.

  1. Cook egg fully; avoid runny or raw egg
  2. Serve it any way you like

Amount: A few pieces

Is egg a choking hazard?

Low risk Low risk. Avoid runny or raw egg.

Egg and allergies

Allergen: egg Introduce egg 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

Protein, choline, iron, vitamin D.

Goes well with

spinach, avocado, bread / toast

More protein