Prep warning
Never serve in cubes. Use long flat slices or grate it.
Choking notes
Edam can be firm and form a sticky mass in the mouth, which raises the choking risk. Serve it in long, flat slices or grated rather than in cubes.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Slice edam into long, flat pieces about the width of two adult fingers pressed together so your baby can self-feed.
Long flat slices, about two adult fingers wide.
9-12 months
Keep serving edam in long, flat slices about the width of two adult fingers pressed together. Grated cheese folded into meals works well too.
Long flat slices, or grated into food.
12-18 months
Cut pasteurized edam into long, flat slices or bite-sized pieces torn from a flat slice, or grate it and serve on its own or folded into meals.
Flat slices, bite-sized pieces from a flat slice, or grated.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Edam cheese?
Most babies can try Edam cheese from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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