Can babies eat eggs?
Recommended with care Egg is one of the common infant allergens, so it should be introduced early and deliberately, and always well-cooked to avoid foodborne illness.
How to serve egg safely
- Serve egg fully cooked — hard-boiled wedges, an omelette cut into strips, or scrambled.
- Introduce it on its own first, not mixed into a dish with other new foods.
- Offer a small taste first, then increase over subsequent days if tolerated.
- Avoid runny or raw egg for babies.
Allergen note
Introduce well-cooked egg early, on its own, on a day you can watch your baby for a few hours. Start with a small amount and build up if there is no reaction.
Age guidance
From around 6 months, well-cooked, introduced early and one allergen at a time.
EU vs US guidance
| Authority | Region | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| EFSA | EU | EU allergy guidance supports introducing allergenic foods including egg from around 6 months rather than delaying them. |
| AAP | US | The AAP notes that introducing allergenic foods such as egg around 6 months, once solids are started, may reduce the risk of developing a food allergy. |
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Egg is a good early protein and one of the allergens that guidance now encourages introducing early rather than avoiding. The two rules that matter most: cook it thoroughly, and introduce it on its own so any reaction is easy to trace.
Once egg is established, it combines well into finger foods like frittata fingers and French-toast strips.
Frequently asked questions
When can babies eat eggs?
From around 6 months, well-cooked. Current guidance is to introduce common allergens like egg early rather than delaying them.
How do I introduce egg to my baby?
Offer a small amount of well-cooked egg on its own, on a day you can watch your baby afterwards. If there is no reaction, gradually increase the amount over the following days.
What are signs of an egg allergy in babies?
Watch for hives, swelling, vomiting, or difficulty breathing. Seek urgent medical help for any breathing difficulty or widespread reaction, and speak to your pediatrician about any milder symptoms.
Guidance, not medical advice — always supervise feeding and consult your pediatrician.