
Can be served at 6–18 months when prepared as described below. Fine to serve from 18 months, prepared as described below. Watch for: milk as a main drink. Low choking and allergen risk.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Prepare with care
Only if used in cooking or mixed into food, and not served as a drink.
The NHS advises that plant-based milk alternatives should not be given as a drink before 12 months, though small amounts may be used in cooking.
Pea milk can be used from 6 months in cooking or mixed into purées and porridge, but should not be offered as a drink. Breast milk or infant formula remains your baby's main drink throughout the first year. If using pea milk in recipes, choose unsweetened, unflavored, and fortified varieties. Introduce it gradually and watch for any signs of an allergic reaction.
Prepare with care
Only if used in cooking and not served as a drink before 12 months.
The NHS advises that plant-based milk alternatives should not be given as a drink before 12 months. From 12 months, unsweetened, calcium-fortified plant drinks can be offered as a drink.
Before 12 months, pea milk should only be used in cooking and not given as a drink, keeping breast milk or infant formula as your baby's main milk. From 12 months of age, unsweetened and calcium-fortified pea milk can be offered as a drink in an open cup alongside balanced family meals. Continue to avoid flavored versions with added sugars.
Fine to serve
Suitable at this age with the usual preparation described below.
Toddlers over 18 months can enjoy unsweetened, calcium-fortified pea milk in an open cup as part of a varied, balanced diet. Offer it alongside meals rather than as a substitute for nutrient-dense solid food, and continue to avoid versions with added sugars.
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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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