Choking notes
Soft doughy bread can compress into a gummy ball that's hard to swallow. Toast lightly or add a spread for younger eaters.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Soft bread can form a sticky dough ball that blocks the airway. Toast brioche or challah for firmness. Avoid honey, candied citrus, dried fruit, and seeds.
Offer well-toasted strips the size of two adult fingers pressed together, or large crusty ends. Choose breads with structure, not soft white slices.
9-12 months
Spreads like avocado, beans, ricotta, yogurt, or thinned nut or seed butter help the bread go down. Watch for overstuffing as bread breaks apart.
Continue toasted strips and firm pieces like baguette heels or pizza crusts. Once pincer grasp is reliable, offer bite-sized toast pieces, one at a time.
12-18 months
Toasting becomes optional for confident chewers. Thinly spread nut or seed butters are fine; thick spoonfuls still pose a choking risk on bread.
Halve or quarter whole slices. Untoasted soft breads like brioche or challah are now acceptable. Sandwiches can be introduced around 18 months.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Wheat is a common allergen. Read Wheat guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Bread?
Most babies can try Bread from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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