Prep warning
Never serve whole peanuts or thick globs of peanut butter to a child under 4.
Choking notes
A spoonful of peanut butter is a well-documented choking hazard. Always thin it out or spread thinly, and never serve by the spoonful to a child under 4.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Never serve thick spoonfuls. Peanut butter is sticky and can block the airway. Thin with water, breast milk, yogurt, or applesauce. Peanut is a top-9 allergen; AAP guidance is to introduce around 6 months on a low-stress day.
Thinned paste spread in a thin layer on toast, mixed into oatmeal, or stirred into yogurt.
9-12 months
Continue thinning or spreading thin. Skip spoonfuls.
Thin spread on toast or mixed into food.
12-18 months
Never serve thick spoonfuls. Peanut butter is sticky and can block the airway. Thin with water, breast milk, yogurt, or applesauce. Peanut is a top-9 allergen; AAP guidance is to introduce around 6 months on a low-stress day.
Thinned paste spread in a thin layer on toast, mixed into oatmeal, or stirred into yogurt.
18-24 months
Never serve thick spoonfuls. Peanut butter is sticky and can block the airway. Thin with water, breast milk, yogurt, or applesauce. Peanut is a top-9 allergen; AAP guidance is to introduce around 6 months on a low-stress day.
Thinned paste spread in a thin layer on toast, mixed into oatmeal, or stirred into yogurt.
2 years and up
Small amounts on toast or in sandwiches. Still avoid thick globs.
Thin spread.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Peanut is a common allergen. Read Peanut 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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