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The consensus (echoing pediatric advice) is no salt or sugar until 1 year; ghee and unsalted butter can be used in very small quantities, with some moms skipping ghee entirely early on.
⚠️ Caution:Avoid salt and sugar before 1 year and introduce fats like ghee slowly; follow your pediatrician's specific advice on butter, paneer and cheese.
Parents are unsure how much fat and seasoning is safe and worry about overloading a baby's system. The community confirms the no-salt-no-sugar-until-one rule and that small amounts of ghee or unsalted butter are fine and even helpful for constipation, ideally guided by your pediatrician.
Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.
Doctors say no salt and sugar till 1 year. Ghee only in very small quantities if absolutely necessary, because the baby's liver isn't fully developed to manage fats, so introduce it very slowly.
I initially omitted ghee - mostly boiled and steamed veggie purees, so it wasn't even needed.
My pediatrician said we can start unsalted butter, paneer, ghee and occasionally cheese (around 6-7 months). Use butter to cook purees or add to mashed rice; I gave mashed potatoes with butter once in a while.
A pinch of dry-fruit powder mixed in meals with ghee helps avoid constipation.
The information shared on this page comes from real experiences of mothers in our community. While we strive to provide helpful insights, this content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your pediatrician, healthcare provider, or other qualified medical professional for any questions regarding your child's health or development.
Last reviewed: June 17, 2026
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