Bitelings
🍖 Can babies eat liver?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Very high in iron — and in vitamin A, so keep it to a small portion about once a week.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Low
- Common allergen
- No
- Iron-rich
- Yes
How to serve liver by age
6 months
Cook chicken liver through, then mash or blend with a little oil or broth and spread thinly on toast.
- Cook liver all the way through
- Mash or blend until smooth
- Spread thinly on toast
Amount: 1–2 tsp
9 months
Mashed liver mixed into meatballs, sauces or spreads.
- Cook through and mash
- Mix into meatballs or sauces
Amount: 1–2 tsp, mixed in
12 months (1 year)+
Small soft pieces or mixed into dishes, about once a week.
- Cook through
- Serve small pieces, once a week
Amount: 1 tbsp
Is liver a choking hazard?
Low risk Low risk when mashed. Limit to about once a week because of its vitamin A.
Nutrition
Iron, vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate. Skip store-bought pâté.