Olive oil, drizzle in food
Spices & otherFrom about 6 months
When can babies start?
Olive oil, drizzle in food can usually be offered from around 6 months, once solids are underway.Guideline basis: WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline with NHS and AAP aligned notes
How to serve by age
- Up to 24 monthssmall drizzle into vegetables or grains
Fits these family diets
VegetarianJainEgglessNon-vegetarian
Common questions
- When can babies have Olive oil, drizzle in food?
- Olive oil, drizzle in food can usually be offered from around 6 months (WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline with NHS and AAP aligned notes)
- How should I serve Olive oil, drizzle in food at first?
- Start with small drizzle into vegetables or grains, and progress textures as your baby grows — see the serving guide above.
- Is Olive oil, drizzle in food a common allergen?
- No — Olive oil, drizzle in food is not one of the major allergen groups, though any new food is best offered on its own at first.
Why we say this
Energy density fat recommended for home-prepared weaning food
More foods like this
Educational information from curated sources — not medical advice. Always confirm with your paediatrician.