🧂 Dijon mustard
Allergen note
Dijon mustard contains mustard, a common allergen, and often other allergens like egg; introduce a tiny amount after other solids and monitor closely.
How to serve
Mix a tiny dab (1/4 tsp) into mashed vegetables or sauces for toddlers over one year old, ensuring it's smoothly incorporated to avoid any texture issues.
Preparation
Always cook Dijon mustard to mellow its sharpness, then puree it smooth and mix it into a familiar food like mashed vegetables, using only a tiny amount to monitor for reactions.
Texture and choking risk
Dijon mustard is a low choking risk due to its smooth, thin consistency, but serve it safely by mixing a very small amount into purees or soft foods and 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 dijon mustard, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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