Cottage cheese
dairy · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth
Blend cottage cheese smooth, or stir through puree.
~9 months
soft
Offer cottage cheese on a spoon, or with soft fruit.
~12 months
soft
Serve cottage cheese as part of family meals.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 556 kJ
- Protein: 17 g
- Iron: 0.05 mg
- Calcium: 89 mg
- Zinc: 0.24 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
Sources
- ASCIA — Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention 2026 · Allergen classification
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.