🧂 Coleslaw dressing
Allergen note
Coleslaw dressing often contains egg (mayonnaise) and mustard, both common allergens; introduce these ingredients separately first before offering the dressing.
How to serve
For infants 6+ months, mix a teaspoon of plain yogurt-based dressing into mashed vegetables; for toddlers, toss a tablespoon with finely shredded cabbage as a finger food.
Preparation
For infants, cook and puree the dressing ingredients; for toddlers, use a smooth, mild yogurt or mayo base and omit all added sugars, salt, and honey.
Texture and choking risk
Coleslaw dressing is low risk but serve it mixed into finely shredded cabbage to avoid slippery chunks; always supervise meals.
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 coleslaw dressing, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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