🧂 Smoked paprika
Allergen note
Smoked paprika is not a common allergen, but introduce it in tiny amounts after other solids are tolerated, watching for any reaction to nightshades or smoke compounds.
How to serve
For infants over 8 months, mix a tiny pinch (1/16 tsp) of smoked paprika into mashed avocado or sweet potato. For toddlers, you can sprinkle the same small amount onto roasted vegetable sticks or mix it into yogurt-based dips.
Preparation
Always mix a tiny pinch into purees or soft foods like mashed potatoes, ensuring it's fully dissolved to avoid texture issues. Never serve it alone and introduce it after 6 months, watching carefully for any allergic reactions.
Texture and choking risk
Smoked paprika is a low-risk powder but can cause coughing if inhaled; always mix it thoroughly into moist foods and supervise meals closely.
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 smoked paprika, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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