Proteins · Around 6+ months

Lamb

Rich in heme iron, zinc, B12, and selenium. Higher in iron than chicken. Good option for diversifying protein sources.

No major allergen listed for this ingredient. Check packaging and other ingredients.

Prepare with care

Slow-cook until very tender and pull into strips, or offer as ground lamb meatballs. Rich flavor that many babies enjoy.

Age is a guide, not a readiness assessment. Seat your baby upright and stay with them while eating. The food photo is ingredient inspiration, not a serving-size or texture instruction.

Reliable starting points

Written by the Babysential team. General feeding information, adapted from CDC guidance on starting solids and NHS first foods guidance. Your child’s clinician can help with individual feeding concerns.

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