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🫓 Can babies eat tortilla?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Soft flour tortillas count as wheat. Corn tortillas are a wheat-free option.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- Medium
- Common allergen
- Wheat
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve tortilla by age
6 months
Warm a tortilla, spread thinly with a soft filling, fold, and cut into finger-size strips.
- Warm the tortilla
- Spread thinly and fold
- Cut into finger-size strips
Amount: 1–2 strips
9 months
Small squares of filled, folded tortilla, like a soft quesadilla.
- Fill thinly and fold
- Cut into small squares
Amount: A few pieces
12 months (1 year)+
Strips or small wraps. Skip crunchy taco shells and chips for now.
- Serve strips or small wraps
- Skip crunchy shells and chips
Amount: A few strips
Is tortilla a choking hazard?
Medium risk Medium risk — soft tortilla can bunch in the mouth. Thin fillings and strips help.
Tortilla and allergies
Allergen: wheat Introduce tortilla 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. Check labels for salt.