Can babies eat tofu?

Tofu can be introduced when you begin introducing other protein source such as meats. Tofu is a protein food that may be difficult for your baby’s immature digestive tract to process, so it should only be introduced when more complex proteins are offered. Most pediatricians recommend tofu to an infant 8 months or older. Tofu is a soy product, and as such you should not give it to an infant who has, or could potentially have, any allergy to soy. As always, please consult your pediatrician about specific foods to feed your baby, especially those that may pose an allergy risk. Because of its potential as an allergen, be sure to introduce it away from any other new foods, and to monitor how your baby handles it over the next several hours after feeding it to them.