
Not recommended at 6–18 months (salt). Can be served from 18 months, within limits: see each age for how much. Choking risk is high (4/5): size and texture matter at every age. Moderate allergen risk (3/5).
Last reviewed: October 2026
Not recommended
Babies should not have salty foods such as bacon, ham and processed meats (NHS). Small amounts can be introduced from 12 months.
Not recommended
Babies should not have salty foods such as bacon, ham and processed meats; small amounts can be introduced from 12 months (NHS).
Limit
Small amounts now and then; children 1 to 3 should have no more than 2 g of salt a day (NHS).
Salami is high in salt; children 1 to 3 should have no more than 2 g of salt a day (NHS).
Always peel off and discard the outer casing. Cut the salami into paper-thin slices to make it easy to chew and minimize choking risk.
If serving pork salami to children over 18 months, offer small amounts now and then, as children aged 1 to 3 should have no more than 2 g of salt a day (NHS). Always remove the casing and cut into thin slices.
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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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