Hemp Cheese for Babies
Complete guide on how to prepare and serve hemp cheese to your baby, by age.
Safety Information
How to Serve Hemp Cheese to a 6–9 Months Old
How to Cut
Hemp cheese is typically smooth, spreadable, or slightly crumbly, making it easy to offer safely for beginners with solids. For babies 6-9 months, serve hemp cheese mashed or spread thinly on soft bread, steamed vegetable sticks, or rice cakes. Ensure the pieces are no bigger than 1-2 cm (around 1/2 inch) and always avoid large chunks. If making at home, blending to a creamy consistency is ideal. If it’s a softer variety, you can also spoon-feed or spread onto a preloaded spoon for self-feeding practice. Always supervise closely and adjust texture as needed to reduce any risk, as little ones at this stage are still developing their oral motor skills.
Serving Instructions
For babies 6-9 months, hemp cheese is best served in very small amounts as part of a varied meal alongside iron-rich foods (e.g., lentils, eggs, chicken) and vitamin C sources (like steamed broccoli or strawberries) to support iron absorption. A typical portion would be about 1-2 teaspoons (5-10g / 0.18-0.35 oz) spread thinly on bread or soft veggies. Hemp cheese is high in protein and healthy fats but does not replace animal-based sources of iron or calcium, so serve it occasionally as a plant-based option.
How to Serve Hemp Cheese to a 9–18 Months Old
How to Cut
For toddlers 9-18 months, hemp cheese can be cut into small, soft cubes (~1 cm / 1/2 inch) or spread onto a variety of foods like crackers, pancakes, steamed vegetables, or bread. Encourage self-feeding by offering hemp cheese as a dip, allowing your child to practice dipping motions with soft sticks of fruits or veggies. Avoid hard or large chunks, as even at this age, chewing skills are still developing. Soft, mashed versions are still ideal for children just learning to chew, while older toddlers may enjoy slightly firmer, bite-sized pieces with close supervision.
Serving Instructions
For 9-18 months, increase the portion to about 2-3 teaspoons (10-15g / 0.35-0.53 oz) and continue to serve as part of a balanced plate with a variety of foods: iron-rich proteins, grains, fruits, and vegetables. Hemp cheese can be spread on toast, added to pasta for creaminess, or used as a dip for soft vegetable sticks. It’s nutrient-dense and filling, so keep portion sizes mindful to leave room for other important foods. Continue pairing with vitamin C-rich produce to boost iron absorption.
How to Serve Hemp Cheese to a 18+ Months Old
How to Cut
From 18 months and up, children can generally handle small, soft slices, cubes, or spreads of hemp cheese. Offer as part of a balanced snack or meal—try hemp cheese on whole-grain toast, in sandwiches with soft veggies, in pasta dishes, or as a protein-rich dip for raw or steamed vegetable sticks. Continue to monitor for any signs of difficulty chewing or swallowing and avoid hard rinds or dried, aged varieties. Most children at this age enjoy experimenting with more independent self-feeding, so let them try eating with utensils or their hands under supervision.
Serving Instructions
From 18 months, you can offer 1-2 tablespoons (15-30g / 0.53-1 oz) of hemp cheese as part of meals or snacks. Enjoy it as a sandwich filling, in veggie wraps, blended into sauces, or as a nutritious spread for crackers or bread. Ensure meals are balanced by including iron and calcium-rich foods from a range of plant and animal sources. As hemp cheese is filling, moderate portions help maintain a varied diet.
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