Double Gloucester for Babies

Complete guide on how to prepare and serve double gloucester to your baby, by age.

Calcium-RichProtein SourceEnergy-DenseB12 SourceBone-SupportiveImmune-Supportive

Safety Information

Allergen Risk

Very High (5/5)

Choking Hazard

Moderate (3/5)

6–9 Months 9–18 Months 18+ Months

How to Serve Double Gloucester to a 6–9 Months Old

How to Cut

For babies 6-9 months old, Double Gloucester cheese should be offered in a way that minimizes choking risk. Cut the cheese into thin strips about the size of your index finger (5–7 cm/2–2.75 in long, and around 1 cm/0.4 in wide). This shape is easy for babies to grasp and gnaw, encouraging self-feeding while lowering choking risk. Softening the cheese slightly by allowing it to reach room temperature helps further. Avoid cubed, hard, or sticky chunks that can increase choking risk at this age. If your baby is not yet able to manage solid strips, mash or finely grate a small amount to blend into purees, vegetables, or cereals for added flavor and nutrition, always monitoring closely during meals.

Serving Instructions

Introduce Double Gloucester cheese as part of a varied meal, focusing on moderation due to its sodium and fat content. For a balanced plate, offer about 15–20 g (0.5–0.7 oz) alongside iron-rich foods like lentils or meat, and vitamin C sources such as broccoli or strawberries to aid overall absorption. Cheese at this age is best served occasionally, as dairy should support but not replace breast milk or formula. Always monitor for allergic reactions during early exposures.

How to Serve Double Gloucester to a 9–18 Months Old

How to Cut

At 9-18 months, your child may have more refined chewing skills but Double Gloucester can still pose a choking risk, especially if served in small cubes. Continue offering thin strips or shred the cheese into small, manageable pieces. You can also melt or blend it into cooked vegetables, grains, or eggs for extra flavor and nutrients. Always supervise your child while eating and avoid offering chunks or hard pieces. As hand coordination improves, you may transition to bite-sized pieces (about 1 cm/0.4 in) but never serve whole thick slices or cubes at this age.

Serving Instructions

Serve Double Gloucester as a complementary food, limiting the portion to 20–25 g (0.7–0.9 oz) per meal. Pair with a variety of foods, including grains, fruits, and vegetables, to promote diverse nutrient intake. Cheese continues to be a great source of calcium and energy but should not be the main protein source. Maintain a balance between dairy, vegetables, and protein-rich foods, and be mindful of sodium intake. Offer water with meals and rotate protein sources.

How to Serve Double Gloucester to a 18+ Months Old

How to Cut

From 18 months and up, most toddlers are able to handle a variety of textures with improved chewing and coordination. Double Gloucester can now be introduced in thin slices or small bite-sized pieces (about 1 cm/0.4 in). Avoid serving large chunks or very thick slices. You can continue to shred or melt the cheese into dishes for variety. As always, supervise your child while eating and remind them to eat slowly and chew thoroughly to lower choking risk.

Serving Instructions

Double Gloucester can be included regularly in your toddler’s diet, with recommended portions of 25–30 g (0.9–1 oz) per meal. Pair with whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and lean proteins for balance. Cheese is a tasty and calcium-rich addition, but continue to rotate with other sources of dairy and keep sodium in check. Encourage self-feeding with pieces or slices, always ensuring your child sits upright and is supervised during meals.