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At what age can you introduce nuts to babies? Are there any guidelines?

Your baby should be developmentally ready and show interest in solids before you begin.

Typically, nut spreads can be introduced to babies around six months (and not before four months).

The current ASCIA
guidelines
recommend introducing nuts by 12 months of age, in an age-appropriate form (not whole nuts or
pieces).

What are the benefits of introducing nuts to babies?

Nuts are one of natures best and most simple forms of delicious and nutritious food - so feeding your baby an all natural source of energy for their growing mind and body is a good thing!

Our nut butters contain no added anything - just 100% nuts - another benefit!

In addition, the current ASCIA
guidelines
recommend introducing nuts at around six months of age may help to reduce the risk of nut allergies.

What is the best way to feed nuts to my baby?

We finely mill our nuts to create a smooth buttery consistency that babies love - we keep them free from sugar, salt, filler, additives and preservatives for a pure and wholesome taste.

You will notice that each nut butter in our Nut Starter pack has a unique
consistency - some are runny, others are more thick and buttery - so we suggest like many first foods for babies that its best to modify the thicker nut butters with water, breast milk, formula or mix it into a puree so that it’s not so claggy.

All baby foods including delicious nut butters should be introduced with care - being mindful of your baby showing signs that they are ready for solids

Portion size is important for little mouths and with any new solid you can start with a small amount (the tip of a teaspoon) and of course gradually increase at the baby's comfort. With our thicker nut butters, you can mix water, breastmilk or puree as you increase the amount.

As with all foods in babies first year, if you notice signs of an allergic reaction to any food at any time, stop feeding and seek immediate medical advice.

Which delicious nut butters are in your pack?

Our Nut Starter Pack contains eight tree nuts - almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnut, Brazil nut and macadamia.

We've even added peanut to the pack -which is not a tree nut - just an all time family favorite spread.

A variety of nine delicious nuts in total.

What about Brazil nuts and selenium?

Brazil nut butter is creamy and delicious and is becoming more popular as a
spread. It is rich in Selenium, but introducing small amounts to bub is generally safe.

 Is the Willow Tree Foods nut starter pack an allergen kit?

No. Its not an allergen kit nor is it a medicinal product - it is a convenience kit!

We source the nuts, grind them into a delicious butter and bottle them into cute little baby-sized jars ready for you and bub to enjoy without all the rushing around and hard work of finding nut spreads to suit your baby.

We're here to make life easier and simply want to take the hassle out of the process of introducing nut butters to your baby as they start the solids journey.

What are some of the best ways to incorporate Willow Tree Foods’ nut butters into my baby’s diet?

The same way you enjoy nuts spreads can also apply for your little one too.

You can mix our nut butters into anything – drizzle over yoghurt, cereal or toast, serve alongside fruit and veg for dipping, smear over rice cakes or crackers, add to smoothies, or drip onto a pancake or muffin.

Good for you, great for bub.

How long do the nut butters last for?

Our 100% natural nut butters contain nothing but nuts!

Each jar has the expiry date on the bottom and will keep to this date if unopened.

After opening we recommend storing them in the fridge, where they can last
up to a few months. Storage in a cool dry cupboard will give you about 4-6
weeks after opening.

Why do each of your jars say ‘may contain traces of other nuts’?

These 'may contain' types of statements are used when different foods are
manufactured in the same facility – its referred to as Precautionary Allergen
Labelling (PAL).  

Can my baby have too much nut butter?

Like all good things, moderation is key!

While our nut butters are crafted with deliciousness in mind, it's important to introduce any new food to baby gradually and in age-appropriate serving sizes.