🥜 Roasted peanuts
Allergen note
Peanuts are a common allergen; introduce tiny amounts of smooth peanut butter mixed into purees after other solid foods, only if your infant has no eczema or other food allergies.
How to serve
For infants over 12 months, serve a small pinch of finely ground peanut powder mixed into yogurt or puree to minimize choking risk. For toddlers, offer 1-2 crushed peanuts as a finger food to practice chewing.
Preparation
Always grind roasted peanuts into a smooth, thin butter or powder to prevent choking; never serve whole or chopped nuts to young children.
Texture and choking risk
Roasted peanuts are a high choking risk for infants and toddlers; never serve them whole. Instead, finely grind peanuts into a smooth butter or powder and always 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 roasted peanuts, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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