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Oyster
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Oyster
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Zinc | 59.2 mg |
| Iron | 5.7 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 17 µg |
| Selenium | 23 µg |
Allergen · Molluscs
Molluscs are one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Offer it from around six months, then keep offering it — regular exposure is what current guidance recommends, not a single try.
How to serve Oyster to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Cook thoroughly and chop finely into a meal. Oysters must never be given raw.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Well-cooked, chopped small, once your baby can pick pieces up. Introduce early and keep offering it.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Thoroughly cooked, with the family meal. Still never raw.
Watch out for
- Never
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (16-260); USDA FDC (171978). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Oyster: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat oyster?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cook thoroughly and chop finely into a meal. Oysters must never be given raw.
How do I cut and serve oyster for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Cook thoroughly and chop finely into a meal. Oysters must never be given raw.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Well-cooked, chopped small, once your baby can pick pieces up. Introduce early and keep offering it.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Thoroughly cooked, with the family meal. Still never raw.
What should I watch out for when giving oyster to a baby?
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish — mussels, clams, oysters — increase the risk of food poisoning, so do not give it to babies. Cook shellfish and fish through. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.