Custard
dairy · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen: Traditional custard also contains egg
How to serve
~6 months
smooth
Offer smooth cooled custard on a spoon (egg-free for first tastes).
~9 months
soft
Offer smooth custard on its own, or with soft fruit.
~12 months
soft
Serve custard as part of family meals and desserts.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 411 kJ
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Iron: 0.02 mg
- Calcium: 115 mg
- Zinc: 0.36 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.