What age to start giving peanut butter?

Fabulous

Wed, Jan 19 2011, 10:30 am

I'm not as worried about the allergies as about if it sticks to the roof of his mouth, if he'll know how not to choke ch'v.

Dietcoke

Wed, Jan 19 2011, 11:20 am

I gave my kid peanut butter by seven months. After eating some pieces of the bread I gave her a drink. I dont think the kid would choke if you make sure to keep giving a drink,

Chippies

Thu, Jan 20 2011, 2:04 pm

One of my favourite snacks to eat is banana with peanut butter, so when I was eating it around my baby when he was 9 months old, he really wanted to try it too, so I gave him a bit and he loved it. As long as you start with a tiny amount, there shouldn't be any choking.

lollygirl

Thu, Jan 20 2011, 2:49 pm

My doctor said *NEVER* before 12 months for sure. Ask your pediatrician! I know an 18 month old who r'l died from choking on bread + peanut butter...I'd be cautious...

Fabulous

Thu, Jan 20 2011, 9:31 pm

thanks everyone. My ds is almost a year and a half but is a bit delayed in things like this. I tried it and he took two bites and then starting coughing a bit and spitting it out. He's not ready. Gonna try again in a month or two.