Bacon
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Bacon is a cured, processed meat that is very high in salt. Guidance is to keep added salt very low for babies, so bacon is best offered only occasionally and in tiny amounts, not as a regular food. Cook it fully and blot off excess fat.
Choking notes
Cooked bacon is firm and chewy, so it can be hard for a baby to break down and easy to swallow in a piece that is too big. Cut it into very small, thin shreds and always supervise closely while your baby eats.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Bacon is salty and processed, so it is not a routine first food. If you do offer a taste, cook it until fully done, blot off the grease, and finely mince or crumble a tiny amount, moistened so it is soft. Keep portions small and infrequent.
Finely minced or crumbled into tiny soft pieces, moistened.
9-12 months
Still an occasional food because of the salt. Cook fully and offer a small amount finely chopped or crumbled. As the pincer grasp develops your baby can pick up tiny soft pieces, but keep the quantity minimal and infrequent.
Finely chopped or crumbled into small soft pieces.
12-18 months
Cook fully and serve a small amount cut into tiny pieces. Because bacon is high in salt, keep it as an occasional treat rather than a regular part of meals. Lower-salt cooked meats are a better everyday choice.
Cut into tiny bite-size pieces.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Bacon?
Most babies can try Bacon 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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