Chicken liver
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Liver is very high in vitamin A, so general guidance is to offer it no more than about once a week. Cook it fully and never serve it as pâté, which isn't suitable for babies. Don't add salt to a baby's portion.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook chicken liver fully, then purée it smooth or mash it and mix into a vegetable purée so the texture is soft. It's very rich in iron. Because of its high vitamin A, general guidance is to keep it to about once a week. Never serve it as pâté.
Smooth purée, or soft mash mixed into a carrier food.
9-12 months
Offer fully cooked liver as a soft fine shred or finely chopped, or keep mixing it into mashes. Keep it moist with no added salt. Because of its vitamin A, general guidance is about once a week, and never as pâté.
Fine shreds or finely chopped soft pieces.
12-18 months
Offer fully cooked liver in small soft bite-size pieces or chopped into a family dish. Keep salt low. Because of its high vitamin A, general guidance is to limit it to about once a week, and never serve liver products as pâté for young children.
Small soft bite-size pieces, or chopped into a dish.
Key nutrients
Meal ideas with Chicken liver
Common questions
When can my baby eat Chicken liver?
Most babies can try Chicken liver from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Chicken liver a choking hazard for babies?
Chicken liver is considered a lower choking-risk food when served in age-appropriate sizes and textures. Follow the cut sizes above and always stay close during meals.
Is Chicken liver a common allergen?
Chicken liver is not one of the major food allergens. Any new food can still cause a reaction, so keep an eye on your baby the first few times.
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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