Allergen note
Goat cheese contains milk proteins, so introduce it cautiously like cow's milk cheese, watching for dairy allergy signs. Start with a small amount after other solids are tolerated.
How to serve
For infants over 9 months, mash a teaspoon of soft goat cheese into purees or spread thinly on toast strips for toddlers to encourage self-feeding.
Preparation
Always cook goat cheese until steaming to kill bacteria, then mash or mix it into soft foods like mashed vegetables for easy swallowing. Avoid giving crumbled or uncooked goat cheese due to choking and listeria risks.
Texture and choking risk
Goat cheese is a low choking risk due to its soft texture, but serve it crumbled or thinly spread to further minimize any hazard, 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 goat cheese, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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