🧂 Whole grain mustard
Allergen note
Whole grain mustard contains mustard, a common allergen, and often other allergens like wheat; introduce in tiny amounts after other single-ingredient foods and watch for reactions.
How to serve
Mix a tiny dab (1/4 tsp) into mashed vegetables or yogurt for toddlers over one year, ensuring it's smoothly incorporated.
Preparation
Always cook whole grain mustard to mellow its flavor, then puree it smooth and mix into other foods to avoid choking hazards and limit sodium exposure.
Texture and choking risk
Whole grain mustard is a choking risk due to its thick, paste-like consistency and whole seeds; avoid serving it directly to infants and toddlers. Instead, mix a tiny amount into purees or soft foods and always 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 whole grain mustard, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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