Prep warning
Use pasteurized Swiss cheese only. Cheese is naturally salty, so offer small amounts and skip adding any extra salt.
Choking notes
A firm cube or chunk of Swiss cheese is an easy choking shape. Grate it finely, melt it, or offer a thin bendable strip instead, and keep pieces small through the toddler years.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Choose a pasteurized Swiss cheese and finely grate it over a soft dish, or melt a thin smear into puréed vegetables. Use only a small amount, as cheese is naturally salty. A firm cube or chunk is a choking hazard at this stage, so keep it grated or melted rather than offering pieces.
Finely grated, or melted as a thin smear into a soft dish. No cubes or firm pieces.
9-12 months
Keep using pasteurized Swiss cheese grated over food, or offer a thin soft strip that bends easily as your baby practices the pincer grasp. Avoid cubes and large firm pieces, which stay a choking risk. A little goes a long way given the salt content.
Grated, or a thin bendable strip. Still no cubes or large firm pieces.
12-18 months
Offer pasteurized Swiss cheese coarsely grated or in small soft strips alongside family meals. Keep avoiding large firm cubes and rounds, which are an easy choke shape. Cheese stays a salty food, so serve modest amounts.
Coarsely grated or small soft strips. Avoid large firm cubes and rounds.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Swiss cheese?
Most babies can try Swiss cheese 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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