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🍗 Chicken liver for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat chicken liver? Yes, from about 6 months, but only in small amounts and no more than once a week, because liver is very high in vitamin A.
Good source of: Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Zinc
How to serve chicken liver by age
6 to 9 months
Cook chicken liver thoroughly until no pink remains, then blend with vegetables or potato into a smooth purée. Small amounts mixed into other foods are plenty. A tablespoon of liver blended into a larger portion of veg is enough.
9 to 12 months
Offer finely chopped cooked liver mixed into a bolognese, rice or mash. Liver adds richness to sauces.
12 months and up
Keep liver to a small portion no more than once a week, mixed into family dishes.
Choking safety
Cooked liver is soft but can be crumbly and dry. Blend or mix it into a moist dish so it is easy to swallow.
Gagging is common and noisy while babies learn to eat. Choking is usually silent. Always stay with your baby while they eat, sitting upright. How to help a choking baby (NHS).
Good to know
- Liver is very high in vitamin A: no more than once a week.
- Do not give liver pâté to babies (listeria risk).
- Cook through until no pink remains.
Easy ideas
- Liver and sweet potato mash
- Liver mixed into beef bolognese
- Liver and lentil stew
Goes well with
Recipes with chicken liver
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat chicken liver?
Can babies eat chicken liver? Yes, from about 6 months, but only in small amounts and no more than once a week, because liver is very high in vitamin A.
How often can my baby have liver?
No more than once a week, in small amounts, because of the high vitamin A.
Can babies have chicken liver pâté?
No. Pâté is not recommended for babies because of the listeria risk.
Sources
- NHS Start for Life: Weaning
- NHS: Foods to avoid giving babies and young children
- NHS: What to feed young children
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).