How to serve by age
6-9 months
Quail eggs are tricky to crack and cook at this age. Focus on bigger conventional eggs in fully cooked omelets. Save quail eggs for when pincer grasp emerges.
Skip in favor of larger eggs at this age.
9-12 months
Hard-boil quail eggs and serve halved or quartered for the developing pincer grasp. Make sure eggs are fully cooked, never raw or runny.
Hard-boiled quail egg halves or quarters.
12-18 months
Continue with hard-boiled quail egg halves. Add them to curries and other dishes for a nutrition boost. Always serve fully cooked.
Hard-boiled halves; mixed into dishes.
Allergen information
Egg is a common allergen. Read Egg 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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