Prep warning
Most bread is made with wheat, a common allergen, so introduce it on its own and watch for a reaction. Many breads are also high in salt, which babies should have little of, so choose lower-salt options when you can.
Choking notes
Soft, fresh bread can compress into a sticky wad that is hard to clear, and hard crusts can break off in firm pieces. Toast it lightly, cut it into strips or small pieces, add a thin moist spread, and always supervise eating.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Lightly toast bread so it holds together, then cut it into finger-width strips your baby can grip. Toasting helps it firm up instead of turning gummy in the mouth. Most bread contains wheat, so introduce it on its own and watch for a reaction. Choose lower-salt bread when you can.
Finger-width strips of lightly toasted bread. Avoid soft, untoasted bread that can ball up into a gummy wad.
9-12 months
Offer small soft pieces of bread as your baby's pincer grasp develops, lightly toasted so they don't squash into a sticky lump. A thin spread of mashed avocado, smooth nut or seed butter, or hummus adds moisture and flavor. Keep crusts soft or remove very hard ones.
Small soft pieces under ½ inch, lightly toasted. Add a thin moist spread; avoid thick globs of nut butter.
12-18 months
Bread can be a regular part of meals as toast fingers, small sandwich pieces, or soft pieces with a topping. Toasting still helps with very soft bread, and crusts can usually stay on. Avoid thick or sticky toppings and keep limiting salt.
Toast fingers or small soft pieces. Keep toppings thin and moist; avoid large gummy bites of soft bread.
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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