🥜 Pine nuts
Allergen note
Pine nuts are a tree nut and a common allergen; introduce them in a tiny, well-mashed amount and watch closely for any reaction.
How to serve
For infants 6+ months, finely grind 1/4 teaspoon of pine nuts into a puree. For toddlers, lightly toast and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon over yogurt or oatmeal.
Preparation
Always finely grind pine nuts into a smooth powder or butter to prevent choking, and consider lightly toasting them to enhance flavor before pureeing into a soft food like yogurt or oatmeal.
Texture and choking risk
Due to their small, hard size, whole pine nuts are a choking hazard for infants and toddlers; always finely grind or crush them into a paste or powder and serve under close supervision.
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 pine nuts, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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