Prep warning
Butter is a dairy food made from milk, so milk is a common allergen here. It is typically used in small amounts in cooking rather than as a drink or large serving, and choosing unsalted butter helps keep added salt low for babies.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Butter is made from milk, so it counts as dairy and milk is a common allergen. It is typically used in small amounts for cooking from around 6 months rather than served on its own. Use unsalted butter to soften vegetables, enrich a purée, or spread a thin film on a soft strip of toast. Keep added salt low overall.
Use as a small amount in cooking or as a thin spread; do not serve a chunk or pat on its own.
9-12 months
Keep using unsalted butter in small amounts for cooking and spreading. Stir it through soft cooked grains or vegetables, or spread a thin layer on soft bread. There is no need to serve butter on its own.
Small amount in cooking or a thin spread; not served as a chunk.
12-18 months
Butter can be used in family cooking and spread thinly on soft bread or toast. Prefer unsalted or low-salt butter and keep the overall amount of added salt and saturated fat modest as part of a varied diet.
In cooking or as a thin spread on soft bread; not served as a chunk.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Butter?
Most babies can try Butter 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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