
Not recommended at 6–18 months (infant botulism). Can be served from 18 months in a safe size and texture, as described below. Allergen risk is very high (5/5): start with a small amount and watch for a reaction.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Not recommended
NHS advises avoiding honey and foods containing honey before 12 months due to the risk of infant botulism.
Not recommended
NHS advises avoiding honey until 12 months due to the risk of infant botulism. From 12 months, Amlou may be served spread thinly or mixed into soft foods.
Prepare with care
Only if spread thinly on soft foods or mixed thoroughly into porridge or yogurt, never served in thick dollops or from a spoon.
CDC advises that thick spoonfuls or chunks of nut and seed butters are choking hazards; they should be spread thinly or mixed into other foods.
For children 18 months and older with no nut allergies, Amlou can be offered as part of a varied diet. Ensure it is thinned by mixing it into porridge, plain yogurt, or mashed fruit, or spread it thinly on soft toast strips. Serve Amlou as part of a balanced meal or snack. Do not offer Amlou in thick spoonfuls or sticky globs, as dense paste can cause choking. Always supervise your child while eating.
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Age and preparation guidance informed by the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the World Health Organization's complementary feeding guidelines, ESPGHAN's (European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition) position paper on complementary feeding, and EFSA's (European Food Safety Authority) scientific opinion on the introduction of complementary feeding. This content is independently created by Dalo Baby for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with any of these organizations.
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