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Egg for Babies: When to Start and How to Serve It by Age

Egg can be one of your baby’s first foods from around 6 months. Egg is a common allergen, and current advice is not to delay it: introduce it on its own, in a small amount, and keep offering it regularly once your baby has had it without a reaction. Always cook egg until both the white and the yolk are firm.

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How to serve it by age

  1. Egg, 6–8 months 6–8 months

    ✋ Finger food (BLW)

    Finger-length strips of well-cooked plain omelette, about as wide as two adult fingers, are easy to hold.

    🥣 Purée or spoon

    Mash hard-boiled egg finely and offer it on a spoon, or stir it into vegetable purée or porridge.

  2. Egg, 9–12 months 9–12 months

    ✋ Finger food (BLW)

    Chop hard-boiled egg into bite-sized pieces, or offer pieces of well-cooked omelette or scrambled egg.

    🥣 Purée or spoon

    Mash hard-boiled egg more roughly and mix it into meals.

  3. Egg, 12+ months 12+ months

    ✋ Finger food (BLW)

    Offer well-cooked scrambled egg, slices of hard-boiled egg, or omelette with vegetables.

    🥣 Purée or spoon

    Mix well-cooked scrambled egg into rice, pasta or vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

When can babies eat egg?

From around 6 months, once your baby has started solid foods. Delaying egg does not prevent allergy.

Can babies have runny egg?

Give your baby egg only when the white and yolk are firm. Hard-boiled egg, well-cooked omelette and well-cooked scrambled egg all work.

What are the signs of an egg allergy?

Signs can include a rash or hives, swelling of the lips or face, vomiting, or coughing and wheezing, usually soon after eating. If your baby has trouble breathing or swallowing, call emergency services straight away. For milder signs, stop giving egg and speak to your GP.

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This page is general information, not medical advice. It follows NHS Start for Life and World Health Organization guidance on introducing solid foods. Always stay with your baby while they eat, and speak to your health visitor or GP if you have concerns about feeding, allergies or choking.