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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.
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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 thoroughly until steaming hot throughout, with no pink centre. Blend into a smooth purée. View photo
- 9 to 11 months
- Finely blended into purées or porridge — strong flavour, use in small amounts. View photo
- 12 to 17 months
- Very finely blended or mashed — serve in small amounts mixed with milder foods. View photo
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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 rich in vitamin A. Cook it thoroughly until steaming hot throughout with no pink centre, and offer only a small amount mixed into food. Ask your health visitor or dietitian how often to include it for your child.
- 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.