Prep warning
Serve clams only when thoroughly cooked, never raw, and remove any shell or grit. Shellfish is a major allergen: offer it on its own, separate from other new foods, and watch for any reaction. Don't add salt to a baby's portion.
Choking notes
Cooked clam can be chewy, so finely mince or chop it so there are no firm, rubbery pieces. Shellfish is a common allergen, so introduce it on its own and watch for a reaction.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook clams thoroughly, remove any shell or grit, then finely mince and stir into a purée or soft mash. As a major allergen, offer it on its own as a single-food trial, a small amount first, and watch for a reaction. Clams are very rich in iron and B12.
Finely minced and stirred into a purée or mash.
9-12 months
Offer thoroughly cooked clam finely minced or in very small soft pieces, on its own or folded into a soft dish. Keep it salt-free and check that no shell or grit remains.
Finely minced or very small soft pieces.
12-18 months
Offer thoroughly cooked clam as soft table food, finely chopped into a dish. Its chewy texture means small pieces work best. Keep salt low and make sure no shell remains.
Finely chopped small soft pieces.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Shellfish is a common allergen. Read Shellfish guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Clam?
Most babies can try Clam 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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