Can babies have yogurt?
Recommended Full-fat plain yogurt is a good early dairy food from around 6 months. Unlike cow's milk as a main drink, which waits until 12 months, yogurt is fine as a food earlier.
How to serve yogurt safely
- Choose full-fat, plain, unsweetened yogurt.
- Avoid added sugar and flavoured or dessert-style yogurts.
- Never mix in honey before 12 months.
- Offer it on its own first so you can watch for any reaction.
Allergen note
Dairy is a common allergen — offer plain unsweetened yogurt on its own and watch for a reaction.
Age guidance
From around 6 months as a food; full-fat, plain and unsweetened. Cow's milk as a main drink still waits until 12 months.
EU vs US guidance
| Authority | Region | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| EFSA | EU | Based on EFSA guidance, complementary feeding can begin at around 6 months, and dairy foods like plain yogurt can be part of the diet at this stage. |
| AAP | US | In line with AAP guidance, solids can be introduced around 6 months, and plain full-fat yogurt is a suitable early dairy food even though cow's milk as a drink waits until 12 months. |
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Yogurt is a handy early dairy food because full-fat plain yogurt can be served from around 6 months, well before cow’s milk becomes a main drink at 12 months. Choose plain and unsweetened.
It mixes smoothly with mashed fruit or oatmeal if you would rather sweeten it naturally.
Frequently asked questions
When can babies have yogurt?
Most babies can have full-fat plain yogurt from around 6 months as a food, even though cow's milk as a main drink waits until 12 months.
What kind of yogurt is best for babies?
Choose full-fat, plain, unsweetened yogurt. Avoid added sugar, flavoured varieties and any honey before 12 months.
Is yogurt an allergen?
Yes, yogurt is made from cow's milk, which is a common allergen. Offer plain unsweetened yogurt on its own and watch for any reaction.
Guidance, not medical advice — always supervise feeding and consult your pediatrician.