Peanut butter, smooth thinned
Nuts & seedsFrom about 6 monthsAllergen: peanut
When can babies start?
Peanut butter, smooth thinned 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 12 monthssmooth peanut butter thinned with water or milk feed
- Up to 24 monthssmooth peanut butter thinly spread
Allergen information
Peanut butter, smooth thinned belongs to the peanut allergen group. Guidance suggests offering it on its own in an age-appropriate form, starting small, and keeping it in the diet once introduced.
If you ever suspect a reaction, stop the food and talk to your paediatrician.
Fits these family diets
VegetarianJainEgglessNon-vegetarian
Common questions
- When can babies have Peanut butter, smooth thinned?
- Peanut butter, smooth thinned can usually be offered from around 6 months (WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline with NHS and AAP aligned notes)
- How should I serve Peanut butter, smooth thinned at first?
- Start with smooth peanut butter thinned with water or milk feed, and progress textures as your baby grows — see the serving guide above.
- Is Peanut butter, smooth thinned a common allergen?
- Yes — Peanut butter, smooth thinned is in the peanut group. Offer it on its own in a small, age-appropriate amount and keep it in the diet once it goes well.
Why we say this
Early peanut introduction in smooth thinned form per NIAID-aligned consensus
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Educational information from curated sources — not medical advice. Always confirm with your paediatrician.