Tahini (Sesame) for babies
Why tahini (sesame) is great for babies
Sesame is a top-9 allergen worth introducing early. Tahini brings calcium, iron and healthy fat.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Thin with water and drizzle over vegetables, stir into yogurt, or serve as hummus.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Thinned drizzles, hummus, tahini-yogurt dips.
How to serve at 12+ months
In dressings, dips and baking.
Allergen note
Tahini (Sesame) counts as a sesame 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.