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When can babies have cashew milk?

Cashew milk can be introduced as an ingredient in solid food (but not as a drink) as soon as baby is ready to start solids. Hold off on cashew milk as a drink until after baby’s first birthday so as not to displace breast milk and formula intake in baby’s first year of life.

Cashew milk is a plant-based milk alternative made by blending cashews with water and straining the mixture to create a smooth, creamy liquid. While commercial cashew milk is a relatively recent innovation, cashews themselves have a deep history in tropical regions. Native to South America, the cashew tree was spread by Portuguese traders to parts of Africa and Asia in the 16th century, where the nut became integrated into local cuisines and agricultural systems.

How do you serve cashew milk to babies?

Cada bebé se desarrolla a su propio ritmo, y las sugerencias que ofrecemos sobre cómo cortar o preparar determinados alimentos son generalizaciones para una amplia audiencia.

6 to 11 months old:

Cashew milk may be added as an ingredient to solid foods like porridges and mashes, but not served as a drink. Breast milk and formula are baby's main drinks to provide important nutrition in the first year of life.

11 to 12 months old:

At this age, it is okay to offer small sips of cashew milk in an open cup to practice feeding skills and accustom baby’s palate to the new taste. That said, it is also completely fine to not serve any kind of milk as a drink and continue focusing on breast milk or formula.

12 months old +:

At this age, cashew milk may be offered as a drink. Some children love drinking milk, so aim to keep milk intake at or below 16 oz (~480 mL) per day, so the child has an appetite for a variety of other nourishing foods. It is not necessary to offer any kind of milk as a drink, as the nutrients in cashew milk can be found in many foods. If the child drinks a lot of cashew milk, consider choosing a fortified kind.

Is cashew milk a choking hazard for babies?

No. Cashew milk presents a low risk when safely prepared for a child’s age and developmental ability, though, in theory, an individual could choke on any food. To reduce the risk, prepare and serve cashew milk in an age-appropriate way as described in the How to Serve section. As always, create a safe eating environment and stay within reach of baby during meals.

Learn the signs of choking and more about choking first aid in our free guides, Infant Rescue and Toddler Rescue.

Is cashew milk a common allergen?

Yes, cashew milk is made with cashews, which are classified as a common allergen. However, most cashew milk contains a very low amount of allergenic protein. This means that cashew milk is not sufficient for introducing cashew as an allergen or maintaining exposure to cashew once an allergy is ruled out. See Cashew for more information on how to safely introduce.

Is cashew milk healthy for babies?

Yes, although it does not provide the same complete nutrition that breast milk and formula offer to growing babies, so only use cashew milk as an ingredient in solid food under 12 months of age. Hold off on cashew milk as a drink until after the first birthday so as not to displace breast milk and formula intake in baby’s first year of life.

Cashew milk provides some plant-based protein, iron, and healthy fats. Fortified varieties also tend to contain calcium, vitamin D, and B12, which are important for growth and bone development.

¿Cuáles son algunos ejemplos de alimentos con los que puedo comenzar?

Hay muchos alimentos que pueden ser excelentes opciones. Busca alimentos que permitan que el/la bebé se alimente solo/a fácilmente, que tengan bajo riesgo de ahogamiento y que ofrezcan los nutrientes que los bebés necesitan, como el hierro. Algunos de nuestros primeros alimentos favoritos incluyen brócoli al vapor, avena, y semilla de mango.

¿Debo comenzar ofreciendo purés?

Puedes hacerlo si lo deseas, pero desde un punto de vista del desarrollo, no es necesario comenzar con alimentos sin textura. A los bebés se les pueden servir versiones modificadas de lo que tú comes. Utiliza nuestra base de datos First Foods para descubrir cómo servir cualquier alimento de forma segura.

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Escrito por

Dr. Sakina Bajowala

Pediatra general y alergóloga/inmunóloga

Kim Grenawitzke

Terapeuta ocupacional pediátrica(o), especialista en alimentación y deglución, y consultora de lactancia certificada por la junta internacional

Venus Kalami

Nutricionista y dietista pediátrico(a) registrada

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