Ghee is commonly introduced to babies around 8 months of age, once solids are established, as a calorie-dense source of healthy fat and energy. Always check with your paediatrician first, especially if there is any family history of dairy allergy.
Why families give babies ghee
In Indian tradition, a little ghee is added to a baby's khichdi, dal, or porridge for energy and to support growth. It provides fat-soluble vitamins and makes food easier to swallow. Because ghee is very low in lactose, it is often tolerated well.
How to start
Begin with a very small amount, a few drops stirred into cooked food, and watch for any reaction over a day or two. If all is well, you can gradually increase to about a quarter to half a teaspoon in a meal. Use pure, lab-tested ghee only.
A note on safety
Every baby is different. Introduce ghee one food at a time, do not overdo the quantity, and speak to your paediatrician before starting, particularly for babies under a year or with allergies.
Frequently asked questions
When can babies have ghee?
Usually around 8 months, once solids are well established. Confirm the timing with your paediatrician.
How much ghee for a baby?
Start with a few drops in cooked food and build up slowly to around a quarter to half a teaspoon per meal, as advised by your doctor.
For a pure, lab-tested option, see our A2 cow ghee, made the traditional bilona way.
