🧂 Fresh nutmeg
Allergen note
Nutmeg is not a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated; introduce a tiny amount mixed into food to watch for any rare individual reaction.
How to serve
For infants over 6 months, add a tiny pinch (less than 1/8 tsp) of freshly grated nutmeg to pureed sweet potato or applesauce.
Preparation
Always grate fresh nutmeg finely and cook it into purees or mashed foods to ensure it's safe and easy to digest, avoiding any raw or large pieces.
Texture and choking risk
Fresh nutmeg is a choking hazard due to its hard, powdery texture; always grate it finely into purees 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 fresh nutmeg, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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