First foods database
🥣 Yoghurt for babies: when and how to serve it
Can babies eat yoghurt? Yes, from about 6 months. Plain, full-fat, pasteurised yoghurt is one of the easiest first foods and a simple way to introduce cow's milk, which is a common allergen.
Good source of: Calcium, Protein, Vitamin B12, Iodine
How to serve yoghurt by age
6 to 9 months
Offer plain full-fat yoghurt on a pre-loaded spoon, or stir in mashed fruit such as banana, mango or stewed apple for natural sweetness. Thick yoghurt can also be used as a dip for soft fingers of toast or steamed vegetables.
9 to 12 months
Mix yoghurt into porridge, swirl it through fruit purée, or use it to make a mild dip with grated cucumber. Freeze yoghurt with fruit in a silicone mould for a soothing teething snack.
12 months and up
Keep offering plain yoghurt with fruit, in smoothies or alongside meals. Your toddler can practise using a spoon independently, so expect some mess while they learn.
Choking safety
Plain yoghurt is a low choking risk because it is smooth. Avoid adding whole nuts, large granola clusters or whole berries for young babies. If you stir in fruit, mash it or cut it into small soft pieces.
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
- Choose plain, unsweetened, full-fat yoghurt; many children's yoghurts contain added sugar.
- Yoghurt contains cow's milk, a common allergen. Offer a small amount first, then keep it in the diet.
Introducing it as an allergen
It contains milk, one of the 14 major allergens. How to introduce milk
Easy ideas
- Yoghurt with mashed banana and cinnamon
- Yoghurt and pea dip with toast fingers
- Frozen yoghurt and berry teething bites
Goes well with
Recipes with yoghurt
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat yoghurt?
Can babies eat yoghurt? Yes, from about 6 months. Plain, full-fat, pasteurised yoghurt is one of the easiest first foods and a simple way to introduce cow's milk, which is a common allergen.
Can babies eat Greek yoghurt?
Yes. Plain, full-fat Greek or Greek-style yoghurt is fine from about 6 months and is thick enough to cling to a spoon.
Are flavoured baby yoghurts OK?
Many contain added sugar, even those marketed for babies. Plain yoghurt with mashed fruit is a better everyday choice.
How much yoghurt can a baby have?
There is no strict limit, but yoghurt is one of the dairy foods in a varied diet, alongside milk feeds. A small pot or a few spoonfuls a day is plenty.
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).