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Can babies eat teff?
Teff can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook teff for a baby
- Method
- Boiled
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth porridge
How you cut and serve teff changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare teff, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Boil 1 part teff in 3 parts water for 15 min, stirring often. Blend until very smooth.
- 9 to 11 months
- Smooth teff porridge thinned with breast milk or formula.
- 12 to 17 months
- Slightly thicker porridge.
- 18 months and over
- Cooked as a porridge or mixed into other foods.
Is teff an allergen?
Teff 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 teff good for babies?
Teff is an ancient Ethiopian grain and one of the richest grain sources of calcium — exceptional for bone development. Also high in iron, resistant starch, and all essential amino acids. Naturally gluten-free. Its mild, slightly molasses-like flavour is more complex than other grains. Gaining popularity as a weaning food for its nutritional density.
- Calcium
- Iron
- Complete Protein
Storing teff
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked teff in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze cooked portions — reheat with water
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.