Prep warning
Soy is one of the top food allergens. Offer plain tofu on its own the first few times, in a small amount, and wait a few days before adding another new allergen so any reaction is easy to spot. Choose pasteurized tofu and skip added salt or salty sauces.
Choking notes
Tofu is soft and low-risk, but a firm or extra-firm block cut into large cubes can still be a mouthful. Keep pieces small and soft, and let any firmer tofu stay graspable rather than slippery and round.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Use soft or silken tofu. Mash it smooth and stir into purées, or cut firmer tofu into finger-length strips a baby can grip in a fist. Tofu takes on the flavor of whatever you mix it with, so blend it with fruit or vegetable you have already introduced.
Smooth mash stirred into a purée, or finger-length strips of firmer tofu.
9-12 months
As the pincer grasp develops, offer small soft cubes of firm tofu that squish easily between two fingers. Lightly pan-cooked tofu holds together better and is less slippery to pick up. Keep it unsalted.
Small soft cubes that squish between two fingers.
12-18 months
Tofu can join family meals in bite-size soft pieces, stirred into stews, sauces, or scrambles. Keep added salt low and the pieces small enough to gum. Firmer cubes are fine as long as they stay soft.
Bite-size soft pieces, or stirred into a family dish.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Soy is a common allergen. Read Soy guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Tofu?
Most babies can try Tofu 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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