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Can babies eat lamb?
Lamb can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook lamb for a baby
- Method
- Minced & Pan-fried
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve lamb changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare lamb, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Cook mince thoroughly until no pink remains, then blend with cooking liquid to a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Finely minced, mixed into vegetable purées or soft grains.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small soft pieces of well-cooked minced lamb or slow-cooked tender shreds.
- 18 months and over
- Small tender pieces — lamb mince patties, kofta, or slow-cooked shredded lamb.
Is lamb an allergen?
Lamb 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 lamb good for babies?
Lamb is particularly rich in haem iron and zinc — both critical for brain development and immune function. It also provides the highest natural concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) of any meat, which supports healthy immune development. Its slightly stronger flavour is best introduced mixed with sweet root vegetables.
- Haem Iron
- Zinc
- Vit B12
- CLA
- Protein
Storing lamb
In the fridge
2 Days. Refrigerate cooked lamb in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Cool and freeze in small individual portions
Goes well with
Baby recipes with lamb
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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.