Vanilla
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Use a small amount of vanilla extract in french toast, pancakes, or baked goods, or scrape vanilla pod seeds into batter when baking for baby.
Extract, powder, or pod seeds in baked goods.
9-12 months
Whip vanilla into cream or full-fat coconut milk, or sprinkle a tiny bit of vanilla powder into warm cereals, rice puddings, or yogurt.
Extract or powder, mixed in. Limit added sugar.
12-18 months
Continue using vanilla extract, beans, or powder in baked goods. Hold off on regularly serving sweetened vanilla desserts to support oral health.
Extract, beans, or powder in dishes.
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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