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Can babies eat mozzarella?
Mozzarella can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Milk).
How to serve mozzarella for a baby
- Method
- Ready to eat
- Texture
- Small soft pieces
How you cut and serve mozzarella changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare mozzarella, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Cut into very small pieces — never offer string-pull pieces to young babies.
- 9 to 11 months
- Very small diced pieces mixed into soft foods.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small pieces as a finger food or in pasta.
- 18 months and over
- Small bite-size pieces or melted on food.
Choking risk
String cheese and large mozzarella pieces can be a choking hazard. Cut into very small pieces.
Watch: Safe cheese preparation
Is mozzarella an allergen?
Contains dairy. Introduce carefully if there is family history of cow's milk protein allergy.
Read: Introducing dairy safely
Is mozzarella good for babies?
Mozzarella is a mild, fresh cheese rich in calcium and complete protein. Lower in sodium than aged cheeses, making it a better choice for babies. Its soft, pliable texture is easy to cut into small pieces. Melts well on soft foods like pasta or soft toast, making it an easy way to add calcium and protein to meals.
- Calcium
- Protein
- Vitamin B12
Storing mozzarella
In the fridge
5 Days. Refrigerate opened mozzarella in brine in a sealed container
In the freezer
1 Month. Fresh mozzarella freezes but texture changes — better in cooked dishes
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.