How to serve by age
6-9 months
Share tastes of pasteurized cheddar as part of a varied diet. Offer long, flat slices to reduce choking risk and ease self-feeding. Avoid cubes and large chunks.
Long, flat slices. For melted cheddar, use shredded and sprinkle sparingly. No cubes.
9-12 months
Cut pasteurized cheddar into long, flat slices or bite-sized pieces torn from a slice. Or grate and serve plain or folded into meals. Avoid cubes and large melted globs.
Long flat slices, bite-sized pieces torn from a slice, or grated. No cubes or melted globs.
12-18 months
Serve bite-sized pieces of pasteurized cheddar from a thin slice, shredded, or long flat slices for tearing practice. Melted in a thin layer over bread or pasta is fine.
Bite-sized pieces from thin slice, shredded, or long flat slices. Melted in a thin layer.
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk 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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