Prep warning
Almond is a tree nut, a major food allergen, so almond milk can trigger a reaction in a sensitive child. Almond milk is not a replacement for breast milk or formula and should not be a main drink before 12 months; small amounts in cooking are fine from around 6 months. Choose an unsweetened version fortified with calcium, and avoid added sugar and salt.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Almond milk is not a substitute for breast milk or formula, and it is not given as a drink at this age. A small amount of an unsweetened, fortified almond drink can be used in cooking, such as mixed into porridge or a sauce, from around 6 months. Because almond is a tree nut, treat that first cooked taste like any new allergen and watch for a reaction.
A liquid, so there is no piece to cut. Use only small amounts in cooking at this age, not as a drink.
9-12 months
Still not a main drink before the first birthday. You can keep using a small amount of an unsweetened, fortified almond drink in cooking, for example to loosen a mash or make a sauce. Breast milk or formula stays the main drink until 12 months.
A liquid, so there is no piece to cut. Keep it to small cooking amounts, not a drink yet.
12-18 months
From 12 months, an unsweetened, fortified almond drink can be offered in an open or straw cup as part of a varied diet. Nut drinks are naturally low in protein and fat, so they work best alongside other nourishing foods rather than as the only milk. Choose one fortified with calcium, and serve it in a cup rather than a bottle.
A liquid, so there is no piece to cut. Offer in a cup, not a bottle, and choose an unsweetened, fortified version.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Tree nut is a common allergen. Read Tree nut guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Almond milk?
Most babies can try Almond milk from around 12 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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