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When can babies have La Tur cheese?
Can babies have La Tur cheese?
Toddlers can have pasteurized La Tur cheese from about 12 months, spread thinly. La Tur is a soft-ripened Italian cheese, and soft cheeses made from unpasteurized or thermized milk can carry Listeria, so check the label carefully. La Tur is made from milk and is a dairy allergen.
How to serve La Tur cheese by age
Shapes and textures change as your baby’s grasp and chewing grow.
6 months
Skip La Tur at this age. Offer plain whole milk yogurt or smooth pasteurized ricotta on a spoon instead, or stir them into fruit or vegetable puree.
7–8 months
La Tur is still best saved until after the first birthday. Keep introducing dairy with pasteurized ricotta, cottage cheese or plain yogurt mixed into lumpier mashes.
9–12 months
La Tur is still best saved until after the first birthday. Keep introducing dairy with soft, pasteurized cheeses like shredded mozzarella.
12 months +
From 12 months, spread a thin layer of pasteurized La Tur on toast or soft crackers, or stir a little into pasta or vegetables. Avoid serving thick globs.
Why it’s good
La Tur cheese is made from cow, sheep and goat milk and offers fat, protein, calcium and vitamin B12. It is rich, so a thin spread is enough for a toddler.
Safety notes
- Only serve La Tur made from pasteurized milk. Some versions are made from raw or thermized milk, which can carry Listeria.
- Soft cheese can clump into a sticky glob. Spread it thinly or mix it into other foods.
- Keep La Tur refrigerated and discard it after the use-by date or if it smells off.
- Sheep and goat milk in La Tur are still dairy allergens.
Introduce la Tur cheese on its own, then keep it in
La Tur cheese is made from cow, sheep and goat milk, and dairy is one of the Top 9 allergens. Introduce dairy with simpler foods first, then watch for hives, vomiting or swelling.
La Tur cheese for babies: questions parents ask
Quick answers about La Tur cheese for babies and toddlers.
When can babies have La Tur cheese?
Toddlers can have pasteurized La Tur cheese from about 12 months, spread thinly. Unpasteurized or thermized La Tur should be avoided in young children because of Listeria risk.
Can babies have La Tur cheese?
Babies under 12 months should skip La Tur cheese. Toddlers can eat a thin spread of pasteurized La Tur cheese.
Is La Tur cheese a choking hazard for babies?
Yes, La Tur cheese can be a choking hazard because it is soft and sticky and can form a glob. Spreading La Tur cheese thinly lowers the risk.
Is La Tur cheese a common allergen?
Yes, La Tur cheese is a common allergen because it is made from milk, a Top 9 food allergen. La Tur contains cow, sheep and goat milk.
How do I serve La Tur cheese to a 6 month old?
La Tur cheese is not recommended for a 6 month old. Offer plain yogurt or ricotta instead, and save La Tur cheese for after 12 months.
Is La Tur cheese pasteurized?
La Tur cheese may be made from pasteurized or thermized milk depending on where it is sold. Thermized milk is heated less than pasteurized milk, so check the label for pasteurized before serving.
What is La Tur cheese?
La Tur is a soft-ripened Italian cheese made from a blend of cow, sheep and goat milk. La Tur has a creamy center and a thin rind.
Can toddlers eat the rind of La Tur cheese?
Toddlers can eat the thin rind of pasteurized La Tur cheese, but some find it chewy. Remove or chop the rind finely if your toddler struggles.
The takeaway
- Toddlers can have pasteurized La Tur cheese from about 12 months, spread thinly.
- From 12 months, spread a thin layer of pasteurized La Tur on toast or soft crackers, or stir a little into pasta or vegetables.
- Choking risk is medium. Dairy is one of the Top 9 allergens: offer a small amount first, watch for a reaction, then keep it in the diet regularly.
Read next
Sources
This guide follows current advice from these organizations.
- Starting Solid Foods American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
- When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Choking Hazards Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Choking Prevention American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
- Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Preventing Listeria Infection Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Effects of Early Nutritional Interventions on the Development of Atopic Disease in Infants and Children Greer FR, Sicherer SH, Burks AW; American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatrics. 2019;143(4):e20190281
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Updated November 2026. Reviewed by our dietitians. Based on AAP, CDC and NIAID guidance. Written for healthy, full-term babies; not a substitute for your pediatrician. If your baby was born early, has a medical condition, feeding difficulties or a known allergy, check with them first (medical disclaimer). Always stay with your baby while they eat.