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🥣 Greek yoghurt for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat Greek yoghurt? Yes, from about 6 months. Plain, full-fat Greek yoghurt is thick, creamy and higher in protein than ordinary yoghurt, and its texture clings to a spoon, which helps babies practise feeding themselves.
Good source of: Protein, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Iodine
How to serve greek yoghurt by age
6 to 9 months
Offer plain, full-fat Greek yoghurt from a spoon or a preloaded spoon your baby can hold. Swirl in mashed raspberries, mango or banana for flavour without adding sugar. Thin with a little milk if it seems too thick.
9 to 12 months
Use it as a dip for soft fruit, steamed vegetable sticks or toast fingers, or stir into porridge for extra creaminess and protein.
12 months and up
Serve with fruit at breakfast, in savoury dips with cucumber and mint, or as a topping for curries and chilli. Many flavoured and children's yoghurts contain added sugar, so plain is best.
Choking safety
Thick yoghurt is a low choking risk. Avoid mixing in whole nuts, granola clusters or whole berries for babies.
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
- Milk is a common allergen: offer a small amount first and keep offering.
- Choose plain, full-fat and pasteurised; avoid low-fat versions for babies.
Introducing it as an allergen
It contains milk, one of the 14 major allergens. How to introduce milk
Easy ideas
- Greek yoghurt swirled with mashed raspberries
- Cucumber and mint yoghurt dip
- Porridge with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt and cinnamon
Goes well with
Recipes with greek yoghurt
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat greek yoghurt?
Can babies eat Greek yoghurt? Yes, from about 6 months. Plain, full-fat Greek yoghurt is thick, creamy and higher in protein than ordinary yoghurt, and its texture clings to a spoon, which helps babies practise feeding themselves.
Is Greek yoghurt better than normal yoghurt for babies?
Both are good choices. Greek yoghurt has more protein and a thicker texture; ordinary plain yoghurt has a little more calcium. Choose full-fat and unsweetened either way.
Is Greek-style yoghurt the same?
Greek-style yoghurt is made in the UK and thickened differently, but plain, full-fat Greek-style is just as suitable for babies.
Sources
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).