When can babies eat olive oil?

The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Fine for cooking. Babies need proportionally more fat than adults, so full-fat cooking is appropriate.

How do I cut and serve olive oil for my baby?

6–8 months (Mashed): Fine for cooking. Babies need proportionally more fat than adults, so full-fat cooking is appropriate. 9–11 months (Mashed): Used in cooking as normal. 12–24 months (Mashed): As in the family meal.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is the fat behind much of the Mediterranean cooking here: focaccia, shakshuka, Sicilian roast potatoes, cavatelli and a lemony sardine spaghetti. It cooks and it finishes, and the two jobs suit different bottles. Use an everyday oil for the pan and a fruitier extra virgin for drizzling over finished dishes.

44 recipes use this ingredient

Olive Oil

Nutrient	Per 100 g
Fat	99.9 g
Vitamin E	14.4 mg

Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.

How to serve Olive Oil to babies

6–8 months
Mashed
Fine for cooking. Babies need proportionally more fat than adults, so full-fat cooking is appropriate.
9–11 months
Mashed
Used in cooking as normal.
12–24 months
Mashed
As in the family meal.