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Can babies eat turkey?
Turkey can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook turkey for a baby
- Method
- Poached or Roasted
- Ready in
- 25 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve turkey changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare turkey, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Poach or roast until cooked through, blend with broth to a smooth purée.
- 9 to 11 months
- Finely minced or blended into vegetable purées.
- 12 to 17 months
- Finely shredded or small soft pieces.
- 18 months and over
- Small soft pieces they can manage independently.
Is turkey an allergen?
Turkey 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 turkey good for babies?
Turkey is a lean, high-quality protein rich in tryptophan, which supports serotonin production and healthy sleep patterns — a welcome benefit for parents. Also provides zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and B vitamins. Its mild flavour makes it easy to blend with sweet vegetables like carrot and squash.
- Protein
- Tryptophan
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Vit B6
Storing turkey
In the fridge
2 Days. Refrigerate cooked turkey in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Cool completely, then freeze in small portions
Goes well with
Baby recipes with turkey
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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.