Allergen note
Kosher salt is generally well-tolerated as it is pure sodium chloride without added allergens; however, it should be introduced in minute amounts only after 12 months due to infant sodium intake guidelines.
How to serve
Avoid adding kosher salt to food for infants under 12 months; for toddlers over one, a tiny pinch can be lightly sprinkled on family meals.
Preparation
Avoid adding kosher salt to infant and toddler food; instead, use herbs and spices for flavor. For homemade items, use it sparingly only during cooking (not as a finishing salt) to allow for even distribution and dissolve completely.
Texture and choking risk
Kosher salt poses a low choking risk due to its fine granules, but it should always be dissolved into food rather than sprinkled on top to prevent aspiration and to manage sodium intake.
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 kosher salt, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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