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Can babies eat chicken liver?
Chicken Liver can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook chicken liver for a baby
- Method
- Pan-fried or Steamed
- Ready in
- 8 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve chicken liver changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare chicken liver, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Cook until just no longer pink inside, blend into a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Finely blended into purées or porridge — strong flavour, use in small amounts.
- 12 to 17 months
- Very finely blended or mashed — serve in small amounts mixed with milder foods.
- 18 months and over
- Tiny pieces mixed into mashed foods — strong flavour goes a long way.
Is chicken liver an allergen?
Chicken Liver is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is chicken liver good for babies?
Chicken liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. Extraordinarily rich in iron, zinc, vitamin A, and all B vitamins including B12. Just a small amount once or twice a week provides significant nutritional benefit. Its high preformed vitamin A means it should not be served daily — 1–2 times per week is ideal.
- Iron
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B12
Storing chicken liver
In the fridge
2 Days. Refrigerate cooked liver immediately and use within 2 days
In the freezer
2 Months. Freeze in very small portions — ice cube trays work well
Goes well with
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.