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🌰 Can babies eat walnut?
Yes, from 6 months, when your baby is ready for solids. Rich in omega-3 ALA. Grind finely.
- From
- 6 months
- Choking risk
- High
- Common allergen
- Tree nuts
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve walnut by age
6 months
Finely ground walnut stirred into oatmeal or yogurt.
- Grind walnut finely
- Stir it into oatmeal or yogurt
Amount: ¼ tsp to start
9 months
Ground into baked goods or sprinkled on soft fruit.
- Grind the walnuts
- Bake into goods or sprinkle on soft fruit
Amount: 1–2 tsp
12 months (1 year)+
Ground. No whole nuts until at least age 4.
- Serve walnuts ground
- No whole nuts until at least age 4
Amount: 1–2 tsp
Is walnut a choking hazard?
High risk High risk whole.
Walnut and allergies
Allergen: tree nuts Introduce walnut 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
Omega-3 (ALA), manganese.