Most people I talk to about feeding egg to a baby comes in a negative replies. It is believed that feeding eggs before a year can cause egg allergy but a recent study shows that feeding a baby egg early can decrease the risk of developing an egg allergy.
Eggs can be introduced in your baby’s diet by 8 months of age. It is a great source of iron containing protein. Make sure you cook the egg well before feeding it to the baby to kill of the bacteria.
Ingredients
- 1 small bowl of rice porridge
- 1 Egg
- Salt to taste (Use salt only if your child is above 1 years of age.)
- Oregano or spice mix
How to make Egg Porridge:
Start with whisking the egg until it is completely mixed.
Put the rice porridge in a small pan and boil it. Add the whisked egg into the pan and stir it. Cook on low heat. Add a pinch of salt if desired. Add spices if using.
Cook till the egg seems cooked and then remove from heat. Let it cool serve it to the baby.