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Can my baby have whole tree nuts?
A quick, age-by-age answer with how to serve it safely. Checked against CDC, AAP.
Not whole, but you can introduce them ground or as butter.
Whole nuts are a leading choking hazard until age 4. The allergen itself can and should be introduced earlier, just not in whole form.
How to serve: Use smooth nut butter thinned into food, finely ground nuts, or nut flour from around 6 months. Whole nuts wait until age 4.
Whole nuts are fine from age 4.
From age 4 most children can chew whole nuts safely. Supervise while eating.
Sources: CDC, AAP. This is general guidance, not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician about your child.
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