Can Babies Eat liver?

The liver of mammals, fish and fowl represents a common food consumed by humans. People not only eat the liver of domestic animals like pigs, calves, lambs, oxes, chickens or geese, but also of animals living in the wild like cods, stingrays and burbots.

Liver can be boiled, broiled, fried, stir-fried, baked or eaten even raw. Pieces of liver are usually mixed with other pieces of meat, and served together. The stingray liver is considered a delicacy, and is usually served in English and French cuisine. Cod liver is served in its oil and seasoned differently in every country in Europe, being a popular spread for toast and for bread. Cod liver is served with potatoes in Russia.  In Finland the burbot liver is the common fish liver, usually added to the burbot soup, which is a traditional winter food.

Liver is high in protein, iron, vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12 and C. The very high levels of vitamin A in liver can be toxic and cause dangerous disorders. Livers of polar bears, bearded seals, moose, walruses and huskies contain a high dosage of vitamin A, therefore are not recommended for consumption. The liver of fish is high in mercury too, which is again poisonous.

When Can Babies Start to Eat Liver?

Liver consumption is not popular in America, but liver is one of the most nutritious foods parents could give their babies. They are an excellent source for iron and proteins. Chicken liver has a milder taste and it easier to prepare than beef or lamb liver. Babies can be given liver as soon as they start eating solids, around the age of 6 months old.

Chicken Liver and Avocado Baby Food

Ingredients: 1 chicken liver, 2 cups of vegetable stock, 1 peeled and pitted ripe avocado.

First of all, clean the chicken liver, cut any fat, skin or connective tissue. Pour 2 cups of vegetable stock into a small pot and bring to boil.  Reduce the heat and put the liver into the pot and simmer until it is tender, paying attention not to overcook it. Take the chicken liver out and reserve the liquid. Put the chicken liver into a food processor, and blend until smooth. Add the avocado and mix them together. To get the right consistency add from the reserved liquid.