Chicken Broth for Babies

Complete guide on how to prepare and serve chicken broth to your baby, by age.

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Safety Information

Allergen Risk

Low (2/5)

Choking Hazard

Very Low (1/5)

6–9 Months 9–18 Months 18+ Months

How to Serve Chicken Broth to a 6–9 Months Old

How to Cut

No cutting needed for broth. Always offer chicken broth as a clear liquid, ensuring it is fully strained and free of any chicken bits, bones, or vegetables for safety. Serve lukewarm, not hot, to protect delicate mouths. You can spoon-feed a small amount (about 30-60 ml or 1-2 oz), or let baby practice sipping from an open cup with your help. Use homemade, unsalted broth when possible, as store-bought varieties may contain too much sodium for babies.

Serving Instructions

At this stage, chicken broth can be an excellent way to introduce savory flavors and hydration alongside breast milk or formula. A serving of about 30-60 ml (1-2 oz) per meal is sufficient when offered as part of a balanced meal, such as alongside iron-rich purees or soft vegetables. Avoid adding salt. Always ensure the broth is lukewarm, fully strained, and served in small amounts, either by spoon or open cup with support.

How to Serve Chicken Broth to a 9–18 Months Old

How to Cut

Still no cutting needed. Continue to serve the broth strained and lukewarm. At this age, your child may enjoy slightly more broth—offer 60-90 ml (2-3 oz) at a meal, either by spoon or in an open cup with supervision. Broth can add flavor to grains, purees or as a sipping drink. Continue to avoid high-salt commercial broths, and always ensure there are no solid bits in the broth served.

Serving Instructions

For older babies and young toddlers, broth remains a gentle source of comfort and nutrition. Increase portion size to 60-90 ml (2-3 oz) per meal, mixed with bite-sized cooked grains, tiny pasta, or soft vegetables for variety. Continue to avoid salt and always ensure any inclusions are soft and small enough to minimize choking risk. Chicken broth works well as a sip alongside other foods rich in iron and healthy fats.

How to Serve Chicken Broth to a 18+ Months Old

How to Cut

No cutting needed. Continue to serve chicken broth as a clear, fully strained liquid. Portion sizes may increase to 90-120 ml (3-4 oz) per meal if wanted. At this stage, broth can be offered in an open cup, straw cup, or included in recipes like soups, stews, or to moisten other foods. Always check for salt content—homemade is still best! Ensure no bones or chunks are present.

Serving Instructions

For toddlers over 18 months, chicken broth can be served as a soup base, a sipping drink, or to moisten rice and other grains. Portion size may range between 90-120 ml (3-4 oz) per meal, as part of a balanced offering that includes protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Homemade broth remains ideal to control sodium levels. Always ensure it is free of bones and large chunks.