Choking notes
Hard, crunchy crackers can shard and lodge in the airway. Choose soft, dissolvable varieties for young babies.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Choose low-sodium, melt-in-the-mouth varieties designed for babies. Hard crackers can shard and stick to the palate. Wheat is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Whole baby-safe cracker for self-feeding, or broken into small pieces.
9-12 months
Low-sodium crackers with a topping (hummus, thin nut butter, mashed avocado).
Small pieces or topped and served as a strip.
12-18 months
Choose low-sodium, melt-in-the-mouth varieties designed for babies. Hard crackers can shard and stick to the palate. Wheat is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Whole baby-safe cracker for self-feeding, or broken into small pieces.
18-24 months
Choose low-sodium, melt-in-the-mouth varieties designed for babies. Hard crackers can shard and stick to the palate. Wheat is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Whole baby-safe cracker for self-feeding, or broken into small pieces.
2 years and up
Choose low-sodium, melt-in-the-mouth varieties designed for babies. Hard crackers can shard and stick to the palate. Wheat is a top-9 allergen; introduce on a low-stress day.
Whole baby-safe cracker for self-feeding, or broken into small pieces.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Wheat is a common allergen. Read Wheat guidance
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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