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DairyModerate choking riskFrom 6 months

Cheddar cheese

Milk
Good for:
  • Brain
  • Bones & teeth
  • Growth

How to serve

Around 6 months

Grated into foods (small amounts — it is salty).

9 months

Grated or thin shreds.

12 months+

Thin slices; never cubes.

Good to know

  • Chunks of cheese are a choking hazard (AAP). Higher in sodium — use sparingly.

Recipes with cheddar cheese