BLW Recipesby Avo

Food guide

Pizza

Homemade pizza can be introduced around 12 months. It allows control over ingredients and sodium content.

How to serve at this age

12-24 months: Offer small pieces of soft pizza with baby-friendly toppings. Cut toppings small.

Nutrition

Contains carbohydrates from crust, protein and calcium from cheese, and nutrients from toppings.

A note from the editors

Make your own with whole wheat crust and load with vegetables. Keep cheese moderate due to sodium.

Good to know

Commercial pizza is often high in sodium. Contains common allergens (wheat, dairy). Watch for choking on toppings.