Chickpea
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Cook chickpeas until very soft and don't add salt to a baby's portion. Always mash or flatten them so no whole, round piece remains.
Choking notes
A whole, intact chickpea is a choking hazard because of its round, firm shape. Mash or flatten each one until it's soft and no longer rounded. Don't offer whole chickpeas to babies and young children.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook chickpeas until fully soft, then mash or flatten them well. A smooth no-salt hummus-style mash works nicely, or stir the mash into other purées. Never offer a whole, intact chickpea at this stage.
Smooth mash, or each chickpea flattened.
9-12 months
As the pincer grasp matures, offer soft chickpeas lightly mashed or squashed so each one is flattened. Keep them fully soft-cooked and salt-free. Still flatten every round legume so no whole piece is left.
Each chickpea squashed or halved and flattened.
12-18 months
Offer chickpeas in soft family-style dishes, lightly squashed or chopped. Keep salt low. Round, whole legumes still warrant flattening until your child chews reliably.
Lightly squashed or chopped soft pieces.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Chickpea?
Most babies can try Chickpea from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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