🥜 Walnuts
Allergen note
Walnuts are a common allergen; introduce a tiny amount of pureed walnut butter after other solid foods, watching closely for any reaction.
How to serve
For infants 6-12 months, serve a thin smear of walnut butter on toast or mixed into oatmeal; for toddlers 1-3 years, offer 1-2 finely chopped walnuts sprinkled onto yogurt.
Preparation
Always finely grind walnuts into a smooth powder or butter to prevent choking, and you can mix it into oatmeal or yogurt after ensuring your child has no nut allergy.
Texture and choking risk
Always finely grind walnuts to a powder or smooth butter texture to eliminate choking hazards; closely supervise all 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 walnuts, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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