Are Eggs Healthy For Babies?

Yes! Eggs are some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can offer to new eaters. Eggs are a great source of highly bioavailable protein, as well as several essential nutrients like B vitamins (B12, biotin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid), choline , vitamin D, selenium and iodine, which are all important nutrients for supporting baby's growth and development .

Are Eggs a Common Allergen?

Yes. Eggs are one of the top 9 most common food allergens. Research shows that introducing allergens like eggs early and often to babies can help reduce the risk of developing a food allergy . Read more about introducing allergens to babies .

Can Babies Eat Runny Yolks?

Most people will tell you no. As you probably know, undercooked eggs carry the (very small) risk of foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as Salmonella . To completely eliminate the risk, the best bet is to fully cook the yolk before giving to babies under 1 year old. However, if the yolk is slightly runny I wouldn't worry about it. Here's why: Pasteurization of eggs (the process of heating to kill bacteria) occurs from 138-154°F / 60-68°C held for 2-5 minutes. So eggs cooked this temperature and higher for anywhere from 2-5 minutes - which you will be doing - should reach the proper temperature. But as always, use your best judgement!

Perfect Fried Egg for Baby Led Weaning

Name: Perfect Fried Egg for Baby Led Weaning
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: baby/toddler
Ingredients: 1 large egg; butter or oil for the skillet

Perfect Fried Egg for Baby Led Weaning

fried egg cut into strips for baby led weaning on a small cutting board.

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Can babies eat fries eggs? Yes! Here's how to cook the perfect fried egg for baby led weaning and finger food babies that is just the right texture - not too crispy and not underdone.

Author: Kaleigh
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 egg 1x
Category: breakfast
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: baby/toddler

Ingredients

Scale

1 large egg
butter or oil for the skillet

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Instructions

Heat a small nonstick skillet or well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the butter or oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet.
Carefully crack the egg into the skillet. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
Flip the egg with a spatula, re-cover and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the yolk is just set.
Slide the egg from the pan and cut into strips the width of 1-2 adult fingers.

Equipment

8-inch nonstick skillet

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Notes

Careful not to get the skillet too hot. You want low to medium-low heat to avoid getting the egg crispy before it fully cooks. If it's too hot, remove it from the heat for a bit.
Covering the skillet helps the egg to fully cook before the bottom gets browned or crispy. If you don't have a lid that fits your skillet or is slightly larger, a paper plate or other heat-proof plate can be used to cover it.
Avoid over-cooking the egg - you don't want a chalky yolk!
You can puncture the yolk to help it cook faster. This also allows you to see when it's fully cooked.

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