🥜 Pistachio nuts
Allergen note
Pistachios are a common tree nut allergen; introduce them in a safe, smooth form like butter after other solid foods, watching closely for reactions. Always consult your pediatrician first, especially if there's a family history of nut allergies.
How to serve
For infants over 12 months, finely grind a teaspoon of pistachios into a smooth butter or powder and mix into yogurt or oatmeal. For toddlers, serve a tablespoon of finely chopped nuts to reduce choking risk.
Preparation
Always grind pistachios into a fine powder or smooth butter to prevent choking, and cook them into purees or porridges to soften. Avoid salt and honey, and introduce them separately after checking for nut allergies.
Texture and choking risk
Pistachios are a choking hazard for infants and toddlers; always finely grind them into a powder and mix into other foods, and provide constant, close supervision 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 pistachio nuts, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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