🥜 Sesame seeds
Allergen note
Low – not a common allergen; introduce around 6 mo if developmentally ready.
How to serve
Serve soft, graspable pieces or mash/purée depending on age; avoid added salt.
Preparation
Cook until soft; peel/de-seed tough parts; cut to safe sizes; avoid added salt and sugar.
Texture and choking risk
High – avoid whole nuts/seeds; use thin smooth butter or finely ground forms.
Sources: cdc.gov · cdc.gov · healthychildren.org · healthychildren.org · nhs.uk · nhs.uk
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 sesame seeds, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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