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Can babies eat spelt?
Spelt can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Gluten).
How to cook spelt for a baby
- Method
- Boiled
- Ready in
- 40 Min.
- Texture
- Soft grains or porridge
How you cut and serve spelt changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare spelt, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Soak overnight, boil until very soft, then blend into a smooth porridge.
- 9 to 11 months
- Smooth spelt porridge or spelt flour used in soft pancakes.
- 12 to 17 months
- Soft cooked spelt grains or spelt-flour pancakes cut into pieces.
- 18 months and over
- Normal grain serving.
Is spelt an allergen?
Contains gluten. Spelt is an ancient wheat and is not safe for those with coeliac disease.
Read: Gluten and ancient grains
Is spelt good for babies?
Spelt is an ancient grain with a nuttier, more complex flavour than modern wheat. Higher in protein, fibre, and certain minerals than refined wheat. Contains gluten — not suitable for coeliac disease. Its water-soluble fibre is easier to digest for many people than conventional wheat, making it a popular choice for sensitive stomachs.
- Fibre
- Protein
- Magnesium
Storing spelt
In the fridge
4 Days. Refrigerate cooked spelt in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze cooked spelt in portions
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.