🥜 Crunchy peanut butter
Allergen note
Crunchy peanut butter is a common allergen; introduce a small amount of smooth peanut butter first, as the crunchy texture is a choking hazard for infants and toddlers.
How to serve
For infants over 6 months, spread a thin layer on toast strips; for toddlers, offer 1-2 teaspoons mixed into oatmeal or yogurt to reduce choking risk.
Preparation
Always thin smooth peanut butter with water, yogurt, or pureed fruit to prevent choking, and introduce it in tiny amounts to monitor for allergies.
Texture and choking risk
Crunchy peanut butter is a choking risk for infants and toddlers due to nut pieces; always serve it thinly spread on bread or mixed into purees to reduce the hazard, and supervise closely during 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 crunchy peanut butter, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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