Prep warning
Cook eggs fully until around age 5. Runny yolk carries salmonella risk for young children.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook fully — no runny yolks. Scrambled or hard-boiled both work. One of the top-9 allergens: introduce on a low-stress day.
Scrambled in loose curds, or quartered hard-boiled egg.
9-12 months
Omelet, frittata, egg muffins.
Bite-sized strips.
12-18 months
Cook fully — no runny yolks. Scrambled or hard-boiled both work. One of the top-9 allergens: introduce on a low-stress day.
Scrambled in loose curds, or quartered hard-boiled egg.
18-24 months
Cook fully — no runny yolks. Scrambled or hard-boiled both work. One of the top-9 allergens: introduce on a low-stress day.
Scrambled in loose curds, or quartered hard-boiled egg.
2 years and up
Cook fully — no runny yolks. Scrambled or hard-boiled both work. One of the top-9 allergens: introduce on a low-stress day.
Scrambled in loose curds, or quartered hard-boiled egg.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Egg is a common allergen. Read Egg 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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