Can you give a 1 year old pesto?

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my dd is 1 next week and is getting bored of my standard repertoire (cheesy pasta, spag bol, shepherd's pie, fish pie, spag hoops etc etc). thought I would give her a whirl on something a bit more exotic - is there any reason why a child shouldn't have pesto? Nothing to do with the pine nuts in it or anything?

Thanks

Well, I would. Did in fact. But maybe people are more cautious these days, my boys are teenagers now. The more tastes the merrier imo.

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the pine nuts are seeds rather than nuts (I looked it up a couple of months back for the same reason) so they are fine. I give dd pesto but not too often as its highish in salt but in moderation I think its fine and dd loves it !

I did with my DS now nearly 5, as QW says the more tastes the merrier, I never allowed myself to be hidebound, IYKWIM.

DS now eats paté, anchovies, olives, smoked salmon, lots of things that adults.

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I did. Its one of DD2's favourite foods.

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I did and now aged three he loves it...asked for it on porridge the other day ( had a paddy when i suggested not!)

My dd (14 months) loves pesto - both red and green. Add loads of cheese to make it more "substantial" meal.

I did. DD loves it.

dd adores pesto I think the salt content is the only thing to watch for.
We add creme fraiche/hummus (for protein) and veges too
DD is 3 and it is easily her favourite meal

My dd loved it as well, but check teh label carefully. Many commercial pests (including SACLA) use cashew nuts as well as pine nuts and so should not be given under 2 (if you want to stick to govt. advice)

I'd be lost without it, both DD and DS love pesto pasta

Pesto Pasta is a life saver! quick, filling and helps children develop a more "adult" taste. My children don't like mash potato, so this goes with all sorts of additions instead. use loads of parnesan cheese with it.