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🧀 Can babies eat mozzarella?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Mild and lower in salt than most cheeses. Small mozzarella balls (pearls) must be cut.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Medium
- Common allergen
- Cow's milk
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve mozzarella by age
6 months
Offer thin slices or strips of fresh, pasteurized mozzarella, or grate it and melt it over food.
- Use fresh, pasteurized mozzarella
- Cut thin slices or strips
- Or grate and melt
Amount: 1–2 thin slices
9 months
Thin strips, grated, or quartered mozzarella pearls.
- Grate or cut thin strips
- Quarter any small balls
Amount: 1–2 tbsp
12 months (1 year)+
Strips, slices or quartered pearls.
- Slice or cut strips
- Quarter small balls
Amount: A few slices
Is mozzarella a choking hazard?
Medium risk Medium risk. Whole mozzarella pearls are round and slippery; quarter them. Melted cheese can be stringy.
Mozzarella and allergies
Allergen: cow's milk Introduce mozzarella 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
Calcium, protein, vitamin B12.