How to serve hummus by age
6–8 months
Spread thinly on a toast strip or soft-cooked veg stick, or offer on a preloaded spoon. Smooth, not stiff; loosen with a little water.
9–11 months
A dip for soft-cooked veg sticks or pita strips, or spread on mini sandwiches cut into small squares.
12–24 months
Family hummus as a dip or spread, loosened if very thick. Pair with soft dippers, not hard raw carrot sticks.
Needs special prep: low
choking risk in its raw or whole form
Thin it to a smooth spread and pair it with soft-cooked dippers.
Smooth hummus is low risk, though a thick glob is sticky; the dippers matter more.
Allergen notes
Hummus contains tahini (sesame), a common allergen. For a first taste, offer a thin smear of smooth hummus on a spoon or toast strip. If there's no reaction, keep hummus in your baby's diet regularly.
Nutrition
- Contains plant protein and iron from the chickpeas.
- Contains fat and some calcium from the tahini.
Preparation tips
- Homemade is easy: blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and olive oil, with no salt.
Sources
- AAAAI / ACAAI / CSACI · A Consensus Approach to the Primary Prevention of Food Allergy Through Nutrition (2021)
- American Academy of Pediatrics · HealthyChildren.org: Starting Solid Foods
- NHS Best Start in Life · Weaning
This is general information, not medical advice. Read our disclaimer and methodology.
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