The current ASCIA
guidelines recommend introducing common allergy foods by 12 months of age, including peanut and tree nuts, in an age-appropriate form (not whole nuts or
pieces). The advice suggests starting with one type at a time and watching for
any reactions. If you have any questions, it’s a good idea to chat with your
child’s healthcare provider for advice.

Typically, nuts are introduced to babies around six months of age (but not before four months). Your baby should be developmentally ready and show interest in solids before you begin.

Did you know that Australia is the allergy capital of the world? True story. Per ASCIA's guidelines, introducing nuts at around six months of age may help to reduce the risk of nut allergies. If your child has an existing nut allergy, consult your doctor for individual recommendations on exposure to other nuts. It's also important to keep giving nuts to your baby, as long as there are no allergic reactions.

Yes! Our nut butters are finely milled to create a smooth consistency that
babies love- they’re also free from sugar, filler 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 buttery - so we suggest like many first foods for babies 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.

Nut butter consistencies will vary according to each nut and seasonality.

If your baby shows signs that they are ready for solids, (usually six months) start with a small amount of nut butter (the tip or an 1/8 of a teaspoon). Gradually increase the amount next time and modify the thicker nut butters if needed with water, breastmilk or puree as you increase the amount.

Introduce early in the day and before a nap so you can monitor and observe for any reactions. Aim for 3-4 exposures over a few days that increase to a full teaspoon. If your baby shows signs of an allergic reaction at any time, stop feeding the nut butter and seek immediate medical advice. Allergic reactions may present as swelling on the face, hives, coughing, vomiting or difficulty breathing. Always consult your doctor for a personalised plan that suits your baby's needs.

Tree nuts are among the most commonly growing food allergies in children and adults. The tree nut allergies most commonly reported are almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio and walnut, all of which are in our Nut Starter Pack, along with Brazil and macadamia, plus peanut.

Brazil nut butter is creamy and delicious and is becoming more popular as a
spread. On average one full Brazil nut may exceed the total daily recommended
amount of selenium for a baby, so introducing small amounts that don’t exceed this amount is usually safe. To further minimize any risk of excess selenium you can space out the time between days when giving it and you could introduce this nut last and closer to bub’s first birthday.

First things first, if your baby has established food allergies, you’ll want to check in with their doctor to create a plan on how to best introduce them to other common allergens.

If your child has a confirmed nut allergy and you’ve been advised to ensure they continue to eat all other nuts, we can help! Shop your own personalised set of nut butters separately, here.

That’s a great question! Other major food allergens are readily available in easy-to-consume forms, like eggs, bread, fish, etc. Nuts are unique in that they pose a choking hazard in their natural form, so creating smooth nut butters helps to mitigate this risk. We also offer nine different nut butters in one pack for a cost-effective and convenient way to introduce them all.

No, but it is a convenience kit! We source the nuts, grind them into a delicious butter and bottle them into cute little baby-sized jars so that you don’t have to.

We take the hassle out of the entire process of introducing 9 different nuts
to your baby as they start solids.

We recommend starting small, first offering your baby a tiny taste of each nut butter on the tip of a teaspoon, building to a full teaspoon over a few days. After that, 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.

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.

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).  

Like all good things, moderation is key! While our nut butters are crafted with deliciousness in mind, it's important to introduce them gradually and in age-appropriate serving sizes. (Not sure how much they should be having per serve? Ask your doctor for their advice.)