Quick & Easy Hard-Boiled Eggs For Babies (BLW)

BLW hard-boiled eggs have to be the easiest solids to feed your baby for breakfast.

You don’t need any special ingredients to make these boiled eggs for babies. I like serving hard-boiled eggs to my baby on those mornings when I’m just too tired to cook.

Why I Love Hard-Boiled Eggs for Babies

Hard-boiled eggs for babies and toddler is a perfect food for breakfast.

I say this because it has so many textures that your baby will be excited to explore. The rubbery texture of the egg whites will make for a fun experience as they eat it. 

The mushiness of the egg yolk will also excite your baby as they explore.

Besides the texture, eggs contain a lot of nutrients that babies need to grow. They contain lots of protein for building muscles and bones.

The yolk also contains good fats for your baby’s development (source).

Worried about serving eggs to your baby? Read my complete guide to feeding eggs as a baby’s first food.

This guide contains all the information you’ll need to serve eggs safely for your baby. It also includes a lot of recipe ideas.

I consider hard-boiled eggs for baby-led weaning to be a great option because of the texture. It has both hard and soft textures so your baby will be able to explore it before eating.

Important Recipe Notes on Hard-boiled Eggs for BLW

Some babies are highly allergic to eggs

Before you feed hard-boiled eggs to babies make sure they’re not allergic to it. Eggs are a major cause of allergic reactions in babies and toddlers.

You can use my allergy tracker food log to keep track of all the foods your baby is allergic to.

If this is the first time you’re feeding eggs to your baby, make sure you keep an eye on them for a few hours in case of a reaction.

You should also learn the signs of allergic reactions here.

Love this egg recipe. Try these other favorites!

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• Spinach Egg Muffins For Baby-led Weaning
• 3-ingredient Eggy Bread (Baby French Toast)
• Quick Cauliflower Scrambled Eggs For Baby & Toddler

What to serve with BLW hard-boiled eggs 

Bacon for toddlers only

If you’re making hard-boiled eggs for your toddler you can serve it with bacon. I wouldn’t give bacon to babies because of their high sodium content.

Serve hard-boiled eggs for baby with fruits

I like serving fruits with hard-boiled eggs for babies. Fruits add to the complex flavors and texture they get to experience from eating eggs.

FAQs About Hard-boiled Eggs for Baby

How do you serve hard-boiled eggs to a baby?

You can serve hard-boiled eggs for blw by cutting them in half and offering them to your baby directly or mashing them on a piece of toast.

Try my avocado egg toast for your baby. I use mashed hardboiled eggs with avocados for a savory flavor.

How long do you boil eggs for a baby?

Hard-boiled eggs for blw can be boiled for about 8-10 minutes on high heat.

To make hard-boiled eggs, put a small pot of water on medium heat and wait for the water to boil. Then add the eggs gently and cover the pot. 

Cook for about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and crack the shell with a spoon to allow water in. Let it sit in a bowl of cold water until the shell is cool. Then peel and cut it for your baby.

How many boiled eggs can a baby eat?

A baby can eat 1-2 hard-boiled eggs in one sitting depending on how much they like it, and how much food they drop when eating. 

If your baby just started eating solids, try feeding them just one hard-boiled egg to see how they tolerate it. You can then increase the amount as they get older.

Which part of boiled eggs is good for babies?

Both the egg yolk and the egg whites are good sources of nutrients for babies. 

The egg whites contain a lot of proteins while the egg yolks contain good fats that your baby needs to grow.

Can I give my baby a boiled egg yolk?

You can definitely give your baby boiled egg yolks. Egg yolks contain a high amount of fat and calories that babies need to grow.

Which is better for babies? Hard-boiled eggs or omelet?

Both hard-boiled eggs and omelets are good for babies to eat since they both contain the same amount of nutrients, however, omelets give you more opportunity to add vegetables to your baby’s meal. 

Try my mushroom omelet recipe for your baby. It’s packed with nutrients, tastes great, and is easy to make.

How to serve hard-boiled eggs for BLW 

6, 7, and 8 months old

To serve hard-boiled eggs to babies ages 6,7, and 8 months old, cut the egg lengthwise into strips. 

Keep the egg yolk and egg whites attached to give your baby the chance to grab both at once. It’s okay if they come apart. 

Continue to encourage your baby to try both the white and the yolk.

9,10,11 months old

By 9,10, and 11 months old, your baby should have developed their pincer grasp already. This means you can serve hard-boiled eggs in small chunks for them to pick up with their hands.

12 months plus

By 12 months old and older, hard-boiled eggs can be served whole for toddlers. They will have developed the ability to bite and chew off pieces of hard-boiled eggs.

Tips for Picky Eaters

Don’t pressure

Give your baby or toddler a chance to say no. It’s okay if they don’t like what we serve them. Keep trying. 

It takes at least 30 exposures for a baby to begin liking a food, so don’t give up.

Make it into a game

Sometimes I create games around the food I serve to get my kids interested in eating. 

A game we’ve played in the past is called “Here comes the airplane… open the garage”. This encourages them to open their mouth as I bring the food in like an airplane.

Sometimes my kids will try new foods this way.

Ingredient For BLW hard-boiled eggs 

• A small pot of water (enough to submerge the egg)
• 1 or 2 eggs

Cooking Directions Hard-boiled Eggs for Babies

• Heat the water until it just begins to boil.
• Gently submerge the egg into the water without breaking it (I use a cooking spoon for this)
• Cook the egg for about 8-10 minutes. Remove them from the pot and place them in a bowl of cold water. Crack the eggshells so water can get into the egg to cool it better (this will make it easier to peel).
• Peel the eggs when it’s cooled and serve to your baby.

Storage Tips For Hard-Boiled Eggs for Baby

You can make and store hard-boiled eggs in advance for your baby. Just keep it in the fridge in an airtight container overnight until you’re ready to eat it. 

Did you make this baby-led weaning recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!