Prep warning
Use plain, full-fat, pasteurized yogurt and avoid versions made with honey, which is not safe before 12 months. Skip added sugar and sweeten with fruit instead.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Offer plain, full-fat, pasteurized yogurt on a spoon or preloaded for self-feeding. Skip sweetened or honey-containing varieties. You can stir in a little fruit purée for flavor, or swirl yogurt into other foods.
Spoonable. Serve on a spoon or preloaded; no cutting needed.
9-12 months
Keep offering plain, full-fat, pasteurized yogurt, letting your baby practice self-feeding with a spoon. You can thicken it with mashed fruit or fold it into porridge. Still avoid sweetened and honey-containing yogurts.
Spoonable. Offer on a spoon for self-feeding practice.
12-18 months
Plain, full-fat, pasteurized yogurt fits easily into toddler meals and snacks, on its own or mixed with fruit, oats, or other foods. Choose unsweetened versions and sweeten with mashed or chopped fruit instead of added sugar.
Spoonable. Serve on its own or mixed into other foods.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Yogurt?
Most babies can try Yogurt 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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