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Stage 1 · 6mGlobal14 min2 servings · ~30 g each

First Egg Mash

A well-cooked whole egg — introduces one of the most common allergens early, as AAP advises.

Contains: Egg
Good for:
  • Brain
  • Growth

Ingredients

Breast milk, formula or water used to adjust texture is not counted in nutrition.

Method

  1. 1

    Hard-boil the egg for 10–12 minutes until the yolk is fully set.

  2. 2

    Peel and mash finely with breast milk, formula or a little yogurt to a smooth paste.

How to serve

Smooth paste on a spoon or mixed into a familiar purée.

Storage

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers within 1 hour and use within 24 hours.

Tips

  • Offer the first taste early in the day and watch for 2 hours.
  • Once tolerated, keep egg in the diet a few times a week.