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Sausage
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Sausage
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14.5 g |
| Fat | 22.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
| Energy | 294 kcal |
Pork itself is not one of the 14 UK allergens, but sausages are made with other ingredients — check the label for cereals containing gluten, milk and sulphites.
How to serve Sausage to babies
6–8 months
In a strip
Cut into short strips — in half, then lengthways, never into a round coin. It is a high-salt food, so keep it occasional rather than a regular feature.
9–11 months
In a strip
Still cut lengthways into strips, not coins, as your baby's chewing develops.
12–24 months
In a strip
Cut lengthways until your toddler chews confidently; still a high-salt food within the 2 g/day limit for 1–3 years.
Watch out for
- Prepare it rightunder 60 months
Cut small round fruits — grapes, cherries, berries, strawberries, cherry tomatoes — into quarters. Cut sausages in half and then lengthways, never into coins.
NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies
- Go easyunder 12 months
Added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys. Avoid stock cubes, gravy, soy sauce and cured meats; do not salt cooking water.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (19-509). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Sausage: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat sausage?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cut into short strips — in half, then lengthways, never into a round coin. It is a high-salt food, so keep it occasional rather than a regular feature.
How do I cut and serve sausage for my baby?
6–8 months (In a strip): Cut into short strips — in half, then lengthways, never into a round coin. It is a high-salt food, so keep it occasional rather than a regular feature.
9–11 months (In a strip): Still cut lengthways into strips, not coins, as your baby's chewing develops.
12–24 months (In a strip): Cut lengthways until your toddler chews confidently; still a high-salt food within the 2 g/day limit for 1–3 years.
Is sausage a choking hazard for babies?
Cut small round fruits — grapes, cherries, berries, strawberries, cherry tomatoes — into quarters. Cut sausages in half and then lengthways, never into coins. Source: NHS Best Start in Life: preparing food safely for babies.