When can babies eat Cream Cheese?
Cream cheese is a soft, mild, unripened cheese with a high fat content. It is an energy-dense food that provides Vitamin A for vision and healthy fats for brain development. Because of its spreadable texture, it is an excellent 'binding agent' to help babies manage crumbly or slippery foods during the early stages of self-feeding.
Age guide
| Stage | Min age | Serving | Texture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6m+ | 6m | Serve thinly spread on a 'teething wafer' or a soft strip of crustless bread. You can also whisk a teaspoon of cream cheese into warm vegetable purees (like beet or carrot) to add a creamy texture and boost the calorie count. Ensure it is spread thinly so it doesn't become a sticky glob in the baby's mouth. | Thick, creamy, and spreadable. |
| 9m+ | 9m | Use cream cheese as a dip for soft-cooked vegetable sticks. It is also perfect for making 'pinwheels'—spread cream cheese on a thin wrap or soft bread, roll it up, and cut into very thin slices. This helps the baby practice their pincer grasp while enjoying a variety of textures. | Soft and sticky. |
| 12m+ | 12m | Toddlers can enjoy cream cheese on whole-grain crackers or bagels. You can mix in finely chopped herbs like chives or even a little mashed fruit for a healthy spread. At this stage, it serves as a great high-energy snack to keep them fueled between meals. | Various creamy consistencies. |
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Recipes with Cream Cheese
Carrot & Parsnip Sticks with Cream Cheese Dip
Steamed root vegetable sticks served with a simple cream cheese dip. Carrots and parsnips become wonderfully soft when steamed, making them perfect first finger foods. Parsnips have a naturally sweet flavour that most babies love.
Cool Cucumber Sticks with Cream Cheese
A refreshing and hydrating snack that is perfect for teething babies. Peeled and de-seeded cucumber sticks are served with a spread of smooth cream cheese, providing a mix of cool textures and healthy fats.
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