Egg for babies
Why egg is great for babies
Nearly a complete food: protein, choline for brain development, iron, and vitamin D.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Introduce early and keep it regular — early introduction may reduce allergy risk. Serve a well-cooked omelet cut into strips, or hard-boiled egg mashed with a little water, breast milk, or formula.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Scrambled egg pieces, omelet strips, or quartered hard-boiled eggs.
How to serve at 12+ months
Any fully-cooked style: scrambled, boiled, egg cups, French toast fingers.
Allergen note
Egg counts as a egg exposure — one of the 9 common allergens. Current pediatric guidance favors introducing allergens early (around 6 months), one at a time, and keeping them in the diet regularly once tolerated.
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General information compiled from public pediatric feeding recommendations — not medical advice. Always supervise your baby while eating and talk to your pediatrician about starting solids and introducing allergens, especially if your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy.