Cow's milk (in cooking)
dairy · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen: Not as a main drink before 12 months
How to serve
~6 months
stir-through liquid
Use cow's milk in cooking, such as in cereal or sauces — not as a drink.
~9 months
stir-through liquid
Use in cooked dishes and on cereal — not as a main drink.
~12 months
stir-through liquid
Use freely in cooking, and now also acceptable as a drink.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 270 kJ
- Protein: 3.3 g
- Iron: 0.02 mg
- Calcium: 106 mg
- Zinc: 0.33 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
Recipes with Cow's milk (in cooking)
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.