
Not recommended at 6–18 months (salt). Can be served from 18 months, within limits: see each age for how much. Low choking and allergen risk.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Not recommended
The NHS recommends not adding salt or salty seasonings to food for babies under 12 months, as an infant's kidneys cannot process excess sodium.
Not recommended
The NHS advises against added salt for babies under 12 months; from 12 months, small amounts can be introduced within the daily limit of 2g of salt.
Limit
Maximum 2 g salt (0.8 g sodium) daily across all foods
The NHS recommends that children aged 1 to 3 years eat no more than 2g of salt (0.8g sodium) per day from all food sources.
For older toddlers, coconut aminos can be offered in small amounts to season cooked grains, vegetables, or noodles, or as a light dip for finger foods under supervision. Continue to use it sparingly to keep overall sodium within recommended daily limits, and taste food before serving.
Dalo Solids
Dalo Solids gives you unlimited recipes, a weekly meal planner, allergen tracking, and AI meal ideas from a photo of your fridge.

Purée or baby-led weaning is the question parents agonise over, and the trial evidence says it barely matters. Choking, allergen timing and what stays off the plate are the decisions that do — here is the map of all of them.

The only randomised trial found no BMI difference, no difference in choking, and one result that contradicts the theory. An honest comparison, including what each approach asks of you.

You decide what, when and where; your child decides whether and how much. Ellyn Satter's model, the validated evidence behind it, and the pressure loop it exists to break.
Every child develops chewing and swallowing skills at their own pace. The preparation methods shown are general guidelines; you must always evaluate your individual child's ability before serving. By offering this food, you agree to the following:
By using this guide, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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.
Sources for this page
Dalo Solids
Get unlimited baby recipes, snap a photo of your fridge for instant meal ideas, weekly meal plans, and allergen tracking — all in one app.
Or save with the Dalo Family Bundle →