Bread (wheat) for babies, by age.

6–8 months

Lightly toasted bread cut into thin strips — toasting prevents the gummy doughy texture that soft fresh bread forms in the mouth.

Texture toast strips

9–11 months

Toast strips with thin spreads (avocado, thinned nut butter).

Texture toast strips

12 months+

Toast or sandwich pieces; still avoid large chunks of soft doughy bread.

Texture pieces

Sources

Every recommendation shows its source. We cite our sources so you can check them.

• — CDC — Choking Hazards
• — Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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