Food guide for babies and toddlers
308 foods from the myBabyNUTRI database. For each one: the typical starting age, an allergen note, how to prepare and serve it, and what to watch for with texture and choking risk. The same data powers the app's daily food suggestions.
308 of 308 foods
🥛 2 percent milk
While cow's milk protein is a common allergen, 2% milk is generally well-tolerated; introduce it in small amou…
🍯 Agave liquid sweetener
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥜 Almonds unroasted
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 Apple
Low
🧂 apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated, but its high acidity can be hars…
🍗 applewood smoked bacon
While bacon is not a common allergen, introduce it carefully due to its high sodium and additive content. Alwa…
🍎 Apricot
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 Artichoke
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 arugula
Arugula is generally well-tolerated; introduce it in small amounts to monitor for any potential, though rare, …
🥬 asparagus
Asparagus is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce it cooked and pureed to reduce c…
🍎 Avocado
Rare allergy
🍗 baby back ribs
While the meat itself is low-risk, be cautious of seasoning blends and sauces, which often contain common alle…
🥬 baby carrots
Baby carrots are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce them cooked and mashed to r…
🥬 baby spinach
Baby spinach is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce it pureed and watch for any rare…
🌾 bagel
Bagels contain common allergens like wheat, sesame, and potentially dairy or egg; introduce a tiny, soft piece…
🧂 baking powder
Baking powder is generally well-tolerated, but check the ingredient list for cornstarch, a less common potenti…
🧂 balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but introduce it slowly to monitor for…
🍎 Banana
Low
🧂 basil pesto
Basil pesto often contains pine nuts and dairy (cheese), which are common allergens; introduce a tiny amount o…
🧂 bay leaves
Bay leaves are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; however, they must always be removed be…
🥜 Beans (black / kidney)
Low
🧂 bee pollen
Bee pollen is a common allergen; avoid introducing it to infants and toddlers, especially those with known pol…
🍗 Beef
Low
🍗 Beef / fat / average
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 Beef / lean / average
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🧂 beef base
Beef is not a common allergen, but introduce it alone to monitor for any rare reactions.
🧂 beef gravy
Beef gravy is generally well-tolerated, but always check ingredients for added wheat (gluten) or dairy, which …
🍗 beef hearts
Beef heart is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce it like any other new food, wat…
🥬 Beetroot
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 berries
Berries are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them as a smooth puree to mitigate skin irritation and cho…
🧂 black pepper
Black pepper is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated, but its spiciness can irritate a baby's…
🍎 blackberries
Blackberries are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce them mashed or pureed to pr…
🍎 Blueberries
Very low
🍗 boneless pork roast
Pork is not a common allergen, but introduce it like any new food: offer a small amount and watch for reaction…
🍗 boquerones
Boquerones (anchovies) are fish, a common allergen, so introduce a tiny amount after other solids and watch fo…
🍎 bramley apple
Bramley apples are generally well-tolerated, but introduce cooked and sieved pulp initially to monitor for rar…
🌾 bread
Bread often contains common allergens like wheat, dairy, eggs, and soy; always check labels and introduce a sm…
🌾 Bread / Chapatti / Pita
High – wheat
🌾 bread bowls
Bread bowls often contain wheat (a common allergen) and may contain dairy, egg, or sesame; introduce a small p…
🌾 breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs contain wheat (a common allergen) and often egg or milk; introduce a tiny amount after these indiv…
🍗 Bream / sea
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥛 Breast milk substitute
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🥬 Broccoli
Low
🥬 broccoli florets
Broccoli is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it separately to monitor for rare individual reactions lik…
🥬 brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce them cooked and mashed …
🌾 bucatini
Bucatini is typically made from wheat, a common allergen, so introduce it separately and watch for reactions. …
🌾 Buckwheat groats
Contains gluten/wheat; introduce around 6 mo; monitor if family history.
🧂 Butter / salted
High – peanut/tree nut allergen; introduce from ~6 mo in thin forms; keep in diet if tolerated.
🧂 Butter / unsalted
High – peanut/tree nut allergen; introduce from ~6 mo in thin forms; keep in diet if tolerated.
🥜 butternut squash
Butternut squash is generally well-tolerated and a low-allergen food; introduce it like any new food by offeri…
🥬 Cabbage / green
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 canned anchovies
Canned anchovies are fish, a common allergen, so introduce a tiny amount separately and watch for reactions. A…
🥜 canned borlotti beans
Borlotti beans are generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen. Introduce them mashed and in small amou…
🥜 canned chickpeas
Canned chickpeas are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them separately from common allergens like tahini…
🥜 canned kidney beans
Canned kidney beans are generally well-tolerated, but ensure they are thoroughly rinsed and mashed to a safe t…
🥬 canned tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them separately to monitor for rare reactions to n…
🧂 capers
Capers are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount mashed to monitor …
🥬 Carrot
Low
🍎 Cassaba melon
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 Cauliflower
Low
🥬 celeriac
Celeriac is related to celery, a less common but potentially severe allergen, so introduce a small amount sepa…
🥬 Celery
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥛 cheddar
Cheddar is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it in small amounts separately from other new foods to moni…
🥛 Cheese
High – dairy
🥛 Cheese / Gruyere
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🥛 Cheese / Parmesan / hard
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🥛 Cheese / spreadable / full fat / soft / white
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🥬 cherry tomato
Cherry tomatoes are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them cooked and mashed to reduce acidity and choki…
🥜 chestnuts
Chestnuts are not a common allergen, but introduce them as a smooth puree to watch for any rare reactions.
🍗 Chicken
Low
🍗 Chicken / dark meat
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 Chicken / light meat
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 chicken breast
Chicken is not a common allergen, but introduce it like any new food: offer a small amount and watch for react…
🧂 chicken stock
Chicken stock is generally well-tolerated, but always ensure it's homemade without allergenic additives like s…
🥜 Chickpeas
Low/moderate
🥬 chili pepper
Chili peppers are not a common allergen but can cause significant mouth and skin irritation; introduce a tiny,…
🧂 chili powder
Chili powder is generally well-tolerated but introduce it in tiny amounts after age one, watching for reaction…
🍗 chipolata
Chipolata often contains mustard, a common allergen, and may include wheat or dairy; always check ingredients …
🧂 chives
Chives are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount mixed into familia…
🧂 cilantro
Cilantro is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount and watch for any …
🧂 coarse sea salt
Coarse sea salt is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated, but it should be introduced in trace…
🍯 Cocoa powder
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 Cod / steamed or poached
High – fish/shellfish allergen; introduce around 6 mo; ensure fully cooked and deboned.
🧂 coleslaw dressing
Coleslaw dressing often contains egg (mayonnaise) and mustard, both common allergens; introduce these ingredie…
🥬 coleslaw mix
Coleslaw mix is generally well-tolerated, but introduce cabbage and carrots separately first to monitor for an…
🌾 cooked rice
Rice is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but ensure it's introduced plain and watch for rar…
🥛 Cottage cheese
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🥬 courgette
Courgette is generally well-tolerated and a low-risk allergen; introduce it as a single-ingredient puree to mo…
🌾 Couscous
High – wheat
🌾 Couscous / plain
Contains gluten/wheat; introduce around 6 mo; monitor if family history.
🌾 cracked wheat
Cracked wheat contains gluten, a common allergen; introduce it in small amounts and watch for signs of wheat a…
🥜 crunchy peanut butter
Crunchy peanut butter is a common allergen; introduce a small amount of smooth peanut butter first, as the cru…
🌾 crusty bread
Crusty bread typically contains wheat and may contain sesame seeds or be cross-contaminated with nuts, so intr…
🥬 cucumber
Cucumber is generally well-tolerated and a low-allergen food; introduce it peeled and mashed to prevent chokin…
🧂 cumin seeds
Cumin is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a tiny amount mixed into familiar fo…
🥛 custard
Custard often contains eggs and dairy, both common allergens; introduce it separately after each ingredient ha…
🥛 custard powder
Custard powder often contains milk powder, a common allergen, so always check the label. Introduce it separate…
🌾 deep dish pie crust
Deep dish pie crust often contains wheat and potentially dairy or egg; introduce separately and watch for reac…
🧂 dijon mustard
Dijon mustard contains mustard, a common allergen, and often other allergens like egg; introduce a tiny amount…
🧂 Dill / fresh
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 dried apricots
Dried apricots are not a common allergen but can contain sulfites, which may cause reactions in sensitive indi…
🧂 dried herbs
Dried herbs are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them one at a time to monitor for rare individual reac…
🥜 dried red lentils
Dried red lentils are not a common allergen but can cause allergic reactions in rare cases; introduce a small …
🧂 dry yeast
Dry yeast is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but introduce it in tiny amounts initially to…
🥛 Edam cheese
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🍗 Egg
High – egg
🍗 Egg / white only
High – egg allergen; introduce well‑cooked around 6 mo; monitor for reactions.
🍗 Egg / whole
High – egg allergen; introduce well‑cooked around 6 mo; monitor for reactions.
🍗 Egg / yolk only
High – egg allergen; introduce well‑cooked around 6 mo; monitor for reactions.
🍗 eggplant
Eggplant is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but introduce it cooked and mashed after 6 mon…
🧂 english mustard
English mustard is not a common allergen, but it contains mustard powder, a priority allergen; introduce a tin…
🥬 escarole
Escarole is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce it like any new food, watching fo…
🫒 extra virgin olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce it in small amounts…
🥜 fava beans
While not a common allergen, introduce fava beans in small amounts, thoroughly cooked and mashed to avoid both…
🥬 fennel
Fennel is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it separately from other new foods to monitor for any rare, …
🥜 fennel seeds
Fennel seeds are generally well-tolerated, but introduce a small amount in pureed form to monitor for any pote…
🥛 Feta cheese
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🧂 flat leaf parsley
Flat leaf parsley is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce it in small amounts mixed i…
🫒 flavored butter
Flavored butter can contain common allergens like dairy, nuts, or soy; always check ingredients and introduce …
🍗 Flounder / dove
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 freeze dried strawberries
Freeze-dried strawberries are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them separately to monitor for any rare,…
🧂 fresh basil
Fresh basil is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount mixed into pure…
🧂 fresh bay leaves
Fresh bay leaves are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; always use them whole and remove …
🧂 fresh herbs
Fresh herbs are generally well-tolerated and rarely allergenic; introduce them individually and in small amoun…
🌾 fresh lasagne sheets
Lasagne sheets contain wheat and often egg, both common allergens; introduce separately in small amounts after…
🧂 fresh nutmeg
Nutmeg is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a tiny amount mixed into food to wa…
🧂 fresh rosemary
Rosemary is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a tiny amount mixed into food to …
🧂 fresh thyme
Fresh thyme is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce it in tiny amounts mixed into fam…
🥬 frozen corn
Frozen corn is generally well-tolerated but introduce it as a puree to reduce choking risk and watch for any r…
🧂 garam masala
Garam masala is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it slowly to monitor for reactions to its individual c…
🥬 garden cress
Garden cress is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount initially and …
🧂 Garlic
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🧂 ginger
Ginger is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount mixed into familiar …
🫒 Goat boiled
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥛 goat cheese
Goat cheese contains milk proteins, so introduce it cautiously like cow's milk cheese, watching for dairy alle…
🌾 granola
Granola often contains common allergens like nuts, peanuts, and sesame; always check labels and introduce a sm…
🍎 Grapes
Low
🥜 great northern beans
Great northern beans are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce them in a smooth, m…
🥛 greek style yogurt
Greek yogurt contains common allergens like cow's milk; introduce a small amount separately and watch for reac…
🥜 Green beans
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 Green peas
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 ground cayenne pepper
Ground cayenne pepper is not a common allergen but its spiciness can cause irritation; introduce a tiny amount…
🍗 ground chuck
Ground chuck is not a common allergen, but introduce it alone to monitor for any rare reactions. Ensure it's p…
🧂 ground cinnamon
Ground cinnamon is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a tiny amount mixed into f…
🍗 ground pork
Ground pork is not a common allergen, so introduce it like any new food: offer a small amount at first and wat…
🍗 ham
Ham is not a common allergen, but its high sodium and nitrite content make it unsuitable for infants; wait unt…
🧂 harissa
Harissa often contains sesame and sometimes nuts, both common allergens; introduce a tiny amount separately af…
🥜 hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are a common allergen; introduce them in a safe, smooth form like a small amount of thinned hazelnut…
🍯 Honey
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 horseradish
Horseradish is generally well-tolerated but its potent spiciness can irritate a child's mouth and digestive sy…
🥛 Human milk
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🧂 italian seasoning
Italian seasoning blends often contain garlic powder, which is rarely allergenic but can cause digestive disco…
🌾 jumbo pasta shells
Jumbo pasta shells are generally well-tolerated, but ensure they are cooked very soft to prevent a choking haz…
🥛 Kefir
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 Kiwi
Low/moderate
🍎 Kiwi fruit
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🧂 kosher salt
Kosher salt is generally well-tolerated as it is pure sodium chloride without added allergens; however, it sho…
🍗 Lamb / loin chop / cooked / lean and fat eaten
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥛 lancashire
Lancashire cheese contains milk, a common allergen; introduce it in small amounts after dairy has been safely …
🥬 leek
Leeks are generally well-tolerated; introduce them cooked and pureed to reduce choking risk and aid digestion.
🍎 lemon
While not a common allergen, introduce small amounts of lemon diluted in water to monitor for rare reactions a…
🧂 lemon basil
Lemon basil is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it like any new food: offer a tiny amount on its own an…
🍎 Lemon juice
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥜 Lentils
Low
🥬 Lettuce
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🧂 light soy sauce
Light soy sauce contains wheat, a common allergen, so introduce it in tiny amounts after other single-ingredie…
🍎 lime
Lime is not a common allergen, but introduce a small amount initially and watch for any skin or mouth irritati…
🌾 linguine
Linguine is typically made from wheat, a common allergen, so introduce it separately and watch for reactions. …
🍗 Liver / calf
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 Liver / chicken
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 Mango
Low
🍎 mango chutney
Mango chutney often contains mustard, a common allergen, and may include other allergens like nuts; always che…
🍯 Maple syrup
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🧂 mayonnaise
Mayonnaise often contains egg, a common allergen; introduce a tiny amount separately after egg has been safely…
🍎 medjool dates
Medjool dates are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce them as a smooth paste to …
🥬 mesclun
Mesclun is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it carefully as the mix may contain greens like spinach, a …
🥛 Milk whole
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🌾 Millet
Low
🧂 mint
Mint is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but introduce it in tiny amounts to watch for any …
🧂 miso
Miso is typically well-tolerated as it's fermented, but introduce it cautiously because its base ingredient is…
🍎 mixed fruit
Mixed fruit is generally well-tolerated, but introduce each new fruit individually for 3-5 days to monitor for…
🥬 mixed mushrooms
While mushrooms are not a common allergen, introduce one type at a time to monitor for rare reactions and ensu…
🥬 mixed vegetables
Mixed vegetables are generally well-tolerated, but introduce common allergens like soy (edamame) or peas separ…
🥛 Mizithra
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 mizuna
Mizuna is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it separately from other new foods to monitor for any rare, …
🍯 Molasses
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥛 mozzarella
Mozzarella is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it separately from other new foods to monitor for any re…
🥬 Mushrooms
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 new potato
Potatoes are generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce them simply prepared (mashed or pur…
🥜 Nut Butter
High – peanut/tree nut
🌾 Oats
Low
🍗 Octopus
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 Okra
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🫒 Olive oil
High – peanut/tree nut allergen; introduce from ~6 mo in thin forms; keep in diet if tolerated.
🫒 olives
Olives are not a common allergen but are high in sodium; introduce plain, low-sodium varieties in moderation a…
🫒 Olives black
High – peanut/tree nut allergen; introduce from ~6 mo in thin forms; keep in diet if tolerated.
🫒 Olives green
High – peanut/tree nut allergen; introduce from ~6 mo in thin forms; keep in diet if tolerated.
🥬 Onions
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 Onions / green
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 Orange
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 Orange / Clementine
Low
🍎 Orange juice
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🧂 Oregano / fresh
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🌾 orzo
Orzo contains gluten (from wheat), a common allergen, so introduce it separately and watch for reactions. Star…
🍗 pancetta
Pancetta is pork, which is not a common allergen, so it is generally well-tolerated; however, its high sodium …
🍎 Papaya
Low
🧂 Parsley
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 parsnip
Parsnip is generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount of cooked, pureed parsnip and watch for any sign…
🌾 pasta
Pasta is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it separately from egg- or wheat-based sauces to monitor for …
🥬 Peach
Low
🥬 Pear
Low
🥬 Peas
Low
🥜 Peas / split / dried
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 Pepper / sweet / green
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 Pepper / sweet / red
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 peppers
Peppers are generally well-tolerated, but introduce cooked and peeled varieties first to reduce the risk of di…
🧂 pickles
Pickles are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them carefully due to high sodium content and rare vinegar…
🥜 pine nuts
Pine nuts are a tree nut and a common allergen; introduce them in a tiny, well-mashed amount and watch closely…
🥜 pistachio nuts
Pistachios are a common tree nut allergen; introduce them in a safe, smooth form like butter after other solid…
🥛 plain yogurt
Plain yogurt contains common allergens like cow's milk; introduce a small amount separately and watch for reac…
🥬 Plantain
Low
🥬 plum tomato
Plum tomatoes are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them cooked and strained to mitigate rare reactions …
🥬 potato
Potato is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce it as a single-ingredient puree to mon…
🥬 Potatoes / old / flesh only
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍯 powdered sugar
Powdered sugar is generally well-tolerated, but check that it is pure cane sugar without added cornstarch if t…
🍯 powdered sugar substitute
Powdered sugar substitutes are generally well-tolerated, but always check the ingredient list for less common …
🌾 Quinoa
Low
🍗 Rabbit / meat only
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 radish
Radish is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce a small amount (e.g., cooked and mashe…
🥬 red cabbage
Red cabbage is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen. Introduce it cooked and mashed to reduce ch…
🥬 red chili pepper
While not a common allergen, introduce red chili pepper in tiny amounts due to its potential to cause skin and…
🧂 red curry paste
Red curry paste often contains shellfish and peanuts; always check the label and introduce a tiny amount separ…
🥬 red onion
Red onion is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce cooked and in small amounts to moni…
🥬 red pepper flakes
Red pepper flakes are not a common allergen but can cause significant irritation; introduce a tiny amount mixe…
🥬 red potato
Red potato is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen. Introduce it as a simple, well-cooked mash, …
🧂 red wine vinegar
Red wine vinegar is generally well-tolerated as the winemaking and fermentation process eliminates common alle…
🥛 reduced fat cream cheese
While dairy is a common allergen, reduced-fat cream cheese is generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amou…
🥬 rhubarb
Rhubarb is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; however, introduce it cooked and in small am…
🍗 rib tips
Rib tips are not a common allergen, but ensure they are prepared plain (no sauces or seasonings) and offered i…
🌾 Rice
Low
🌾 Rice flour
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🌾 rice vermicelli
Rice vermicelli is generally well-tolerated, but always introduce it separately from other new foods to monito…
🌾 Rice white
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥜 roasted peanuts
Peanuts are a common allergen; introduce tiny amounts of smooth peanut butter mixed into purees after other so…
🍗 roasted red peppers
Roasted red peppers are generally well-tolerated, but introduce them separately to monitor for rare reactions,…
🥬 romaine
Romaine lettuce is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce it finely chopped or pureed t…
🧂 rosemary
Rosemary is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce it in tiny amounts mixed into fam…
🍯 runny honey
Honey is not a common allergen but poses a serious risk of infant botulism; it should not be given to infants …
🥬 rutabaga
Rutabaga is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen; introduce it cooked and mashed to monitor for …
🧂 sage
Sage is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce it in tiny amounts mixed into familia…
🍗 Salmon
High – fish
🍗 Sardines / flesh only
High – fish/shellfish allergen; introduce around 6 mo; ensure fully cooked and deboned.
🧂 sausage
Sausage often contains common allergens like milk, wheat, and soy; always check labels carefully and introduce…
🧂 seasoning mix
Always check seasoning ingredients for common allergens like milk, soy, or wheat; introduce any new seasonings…
🌾 self rising flour
Self-rising flour contains wheat (a common allergen) and often baking powder; introduce it separately after ot…
🥜 Sesame seeds
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🫒 Shrimp / steamed or boiled
High – fish/shellfish allergen; introduce around 6 mo; ensure fully cooked and deboned.
🥜 silken tofu
Silken tofu is generally well-tolerated, but as it is made from soy, introduce it separately and watch for any…
🧂 smoked paprika
Smoked paprika is not a common allergen, but introduce it in tiny amounts after other solids are tolerated, wa…
🍗 smoked salmon
Smoked salmon contains fish, a common allergen, so introduce a tiny amount after other solids are tolerated an…
🌾 spaghetti
Spaghetti is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it with a simple tomato-free sauce to first rule out a wh…
🥬 Spinach
Low
🥬 Squash green
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 Squid
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 Strawberries
Low/moderate
🌾 stuffing
Introduce stuffing separately from other new foods, as it often contains common allergens like wheat, eggs, an…
🍯 Sugar / brown
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍯 Sugar / demerara
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍯 Sugar / white / granulated
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 sun dried tomatoes
While not a top allergen, introduce sun-dried tomatoes in tiny amounts due to high acidity and potential sulfi…
🥜 sunflower seeds
While not a top allergen, introduce sunflower seed butter thinned with water or yogurt to reduce choking risk …
🧂 sweet chili sauce
Sweet chili sauce often contains soy, garlic, and potential cross-contact allergens; introduce a tiny amount s…
🥬 Sweet Potato
Low
🥬 Sweet potato / flesh only
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 swiss chard
Swiss chard is generally well-tolerated; introduce it cooked and pureed, watching for rare reactions to its ox…
🧂 table salt
Table salt is not a common allergen, but it should be introduced in extreme moderation to infants under 12 mon…
🌾 tagliatelle
Tagliatelle itself is generally well-tolerated, but always check the ingredients for common allergens like egg…
🥜 Tahini
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍎 Tangerine
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🧂 thyme
Thyme is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce it in small amounts mixed into famil…
🥜 Tofu
High – soy
🥬 tomato puree
Tomato puree is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it separately to watch for rare reactions to profilin …
🥬 Tomatoes
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🌾 tortilla
Tortillas are generally well-tolerated, but check ingredients for common allergens like wheat or soy; introduc…
🍗 Turkey / light or dark meat / stewed / skin not eaten
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🥬 turnip
Turnips are not a common allergen and are generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount (e.g., mashed and…
🧂 vanilla paste
Vanilla paste is generally well-tolerated, but always check the label for potential allergens like dairy or co…
🫒 vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is generally well-tolerated, but always introduce it in small amounts and ensure it is not deriv…
🧂 vegetable stock
Vegetable stock is generally well-tolerated, but always introduce it separately from other new foods to monito…
🥜 walnut halves
Walnuts are a common allergen; introduce a tiny amount of walnut butter (never whole halves due to choking ris…
🥜 walnuts
Walnuts are a common allergen; introduce a tiny amount of pureed walnut butter after other solid foods, watchi…
🥬 watercress
Watercress is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a small amount in a soft, cooke…
🍎 Watermelon
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🌾 wheat flour
Wheat is a common allergen; introduce small amounts after other single-ingredient solids, watching closely for…
🥜 White beans
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
🍗 white fish fillets
White fish is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it separately from other common allergens like shellfish…
🧂 white wine vinegar
White wine vinegar is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen. However, always check the label for …
🧂 whole coriander seeds
Coriander seed is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but introduce it in small amounts mixed …
🧂 whole cranberry sauce
Whole cranberry sauce is generally well-tolerated, but introduce it without common allergens like nuts and ens…
🧂 whole garlic cloves
While garlic is not a common allergen, introduce a tiny, well-cooked amount to watch for rare reactions or dig…
🧂 whole grain mustard
Whole grain mustard contains mustard, a common allergen, and often other allergens like wheat; introduce in ti…
🍗 whole turkey
Turkey is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen, but introduce it plainly and watch for rare reac…
🌾 whole-wheat flour
Whole-wheat flour itself is not a common allergen, but introduce it separately from other common allergens lik…
🧂 worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce contains fish (anchovies) and often soy, both common allergens; avoid introducing it to i…
🥬 yellow pepper
Yellow pepper is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen. Introduce it cooked and pureed to reduce …
🥛 yogurt
Introduce plain, whole-milk yogurt without added sugars gradually, watching for reactions to common dairy alle…
🥛 Yogurt / goats / whole milk
High – dairy allergen; yogurt/cheese ok from ~6 mo; cow’s milk as drink after 12 mo.
🥬 Zucchini
Low
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