How to serve by age
6-9 months
Avoid string cheese due to high choking risk and high sodium levels at this age. Choose other pasteurized cheese types instead.
Avoid in this age range. Choose softer or flat-sliced pasteurized cheeses instead.
12-18 months
Pull string cheese into thin strands before serving so it is no longer cylindrical. Never cut into rounds, this shape increases choking risk. Model pulling apart in front of the child.
Thin strands pulled apart, served as long strands or small pieces from strands. Never rounds.
2 years and up
Many toddlers can pull string cheese apart themselves. Coach the activity and model dramatic chewing. Only serve when seated and supervised. Never cut into rounds.
Pulled into strands by the child, with adult coaching. Seated and supervised. Never rounds.
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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