Food guide
Swiss Cheese
Swiss cheese can be introduced from around 6 months when pasteurized. Pasteurized hard cheeses are among the safest cheeses for a baby - they carry far less listeria risk than soft or mould-ripened ones - and this one is mild and naturally lower in salt than cheddar.
How to serve at this age
9-12 months: Offer thin slices or small pieces. 12-24 months: Include in sandwiches or serve with crackers.
Nutrition
Excellent source of calcium and protein. Contains vitamin B12 and phosphorus. Lower in sodium than many cheeses.
A note from the editors
Baby Swiss has smaller holes and milder flavor. Swiss melts well for quesadillas and sandwiches.
Good to know
Dairy is a common allergen. The holes make it fun but watch for choking on larger pieces. Cut food no larger than 1 cm (about half an inch), and keep round, hard or slippery foods quartered lengthways until age 4.
