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Can babies eat yogurt?
Yogurt can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Milk).
How to serve yogurt for a baby
- Method
- None / Ready to serve
- Texture
- Smooth & creamy
How you cut and serve yogurt changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare yogurt, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Serve plain full-fat yogurt at room temperature.
- 9 to 11 months
- Plain yogurt mixed with fruit purées.
- 12 to 17 months
- Yogurt with soft fruit pieces stirred in.
- 18 months and over
- Yogurt with a variety of toppings they can explore.
Is yogurt an allergen?
This food contains dairy. Introduce one new food at a time and watch closely for any reaction.
Learn about dairy allergy
Is yogurt good for babies?
Full-fat yogurt is rich in calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth. Contains live probiotic cultures that support a healthy gut microbiome. The protein content aids muscle growth, and the fat profile supports brain development.
- Calcium
- Protein
- Probiotics
- Vit B12
- Phosphorus
Storing yogurt
In the fridge
2 Days. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 2 days
In the freezer
Not Suitable. Yogurt does not freeze well — texture becomes grainy
Goes well with
Baby recipes with yogurt
- Banana Blueberry Smoothie
- Lemon Blueberry Yogurt
- Mango Yogurt Bowl
- Orange Yogurt Dip
- Pomegranate Yogurt Swirl
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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.