🧀 Can babies eat swiss cheese?

Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Mild, nutty and one of the lower-salt hard cheeses.

From
6 months
Choking risk
Medium
Common allergen
Cow's milk
Iron-rich
No

How to serve swiss cheese by age

6 months

Thin slices or finely grated. Pick pasteurized cheese.

  1. Use pasteurized cheese
  2. Cut thin slices or grate finely

Amount: 1–2 thin slices

9 months

Thin slices or grated.

  1. Use pasteurized cheese
  2. Cut thin slices or grate

Amount: 1–2 tbsp

12 months (1 year)+

Thin slices or small pieces.

  1. Avoid cubes
  2. Cut thin slices or small pieces

Amount: A few thin slices

Is swiss cheese a choking hazard?

Medium risk Medium risk as cubes. Slice thin or grate.

Swiss Cheese and allergies

Allergen: cow's milk Introduce swiss cheese 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.

Goes well with

bread / toast, apple, turkey

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