🥛 Cheese
Allergen note
High – dairy
How to serve
Thin strips; shredded; melted
Preparation
Use pasteurised; avoid large cubes
Texture and choking risk
Moderate – clumps hazard
Sources: cdc.gov · cdc.gov · healthychildren.org · healthychildren.org · nhs.uk · nhs.uk · nhs.uk
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 cheese, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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