Prep warning
Farro is a type of wheat, one of the major food allergens. Offer it on its own the first few times, then wait a few days before introducing another new food. Cook it until fully soft and add no salt for babies.
Choking notes
Whole cooked farro grains are firm and chewy and can be hard for a baby to manage on their own. Cook them until very soft and, for younger babies, mash the grains or bind them in a thick purée, sauce, or patty rather than serving loose, firm grains.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook farro in plenty of water until very soft, then mash it well or blend it into a smooth purée with vegetables, meat, or fruit. Whole cooked grains stay firm and chewy, so for a young baby they are easier as a mash or stirred into a thicker purée. Farro is a wheat grain, so offer it on its own the first few times.
Well-mashed or blended into a thick purée. Avoid loose whole grains at this stage.
9-12 months
Cook farro until soft, then serve it in a thick, sticky mixture bound with mashed vegetables, beans, or a sauce so the grains hold together and are easy to pick up. You can also press cooked farro into small soft patties. Keep the grains soft rather than firm and chewy.
Soft grains bound in a thick mixture, or shaped into small soft patties.
12-18 months
Serve well-cooked farro as part of family meals, mixed into soups, soft vegetables, or a warm grain bowl. Your toddler can eat it with a spoon or hands. Keep cooking it until fully soft, keep salt low, and rotate in other grains for variety.
Soft cooked grains mixed into other foods; no cutting needed.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Wheat is a common allergen. Read Wheat guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Farro?
Most babies can try Farro from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
Is Farro a choking hazard for babies?
Farro carries a moderate choking risk for babies. Follow the age-appropriate cut sizes and textures above, and always stay close during meals.
Is Farro a common allergen?
Farro contains Wheat, one of the major food allergens. Offer a small amount the first few times and watch for a reaction — see the allergen notes above.
Sources7
- AAP - Starting Solid Foods (around 6 months)
- NHS - What to feed your baby from around 6 months
- AAP - Choking prevention guidance for infants and toddlers
- CDC - Foods that are choking hazards for infants and toddlers
- ESPGHAN 2017 - Complementary feeding position paper (gluten and allergen timing)
- AAP - Introducing common food allergens to your baby
- USDA FoodData Central - Farro (nutrient data)
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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