Allergen note
Breadcrumbs contain wheat (a common allergen) and often egg or milk; introduce a tiny amount after these individual allergens have been safely introduced.
How to serve
For infants (6+ months), mix 1-2 teaspoons into purees or mashed avocado; for toddlers, use 1-2 tablespoons as a coating for baked chicken fingers or to add texture to yogurt.
Preparation
Toast bread until crisp and finely grind for a soft, dissolvable texture, ensuring no hard pieces pose a choking risk.
Texture and choking risk
Breadcrumbs pose a low choking risk due to their fine texture; serve them moistened and incorporated into other foods like meatballs or as a light coating on well-cooked, soft foods, always with direct supervision.
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries breadcrumbs, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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