Green beans
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Whole green beans can stay firm and stringy if undercooked. Cook them until very soft and, for younger babies, cut lengthwise into thin strips or small pieces so nothing is round or tube-shaped.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Steam, boil, or roast green beans until very soft, soft enough to squish between two fingers. Serve them warm as a finger-length spear the baby can hold, or chop and mash into a thick purée.
Whole soft-cooked bean as a finger-length spear, or finely chopped and mashed.
9-12 months
Keep cooking green beans until soft, just a touch firmer is fine now that the pincer grasp is developing. Offer small bite-size pieces alongside other soft foods.
Small soft pieces, about 1.25 cm, or short thin strips.
12-18 months
Soft-cooked green beans can move closer to family texture. Serve them in bite-size pieces, still soft enough to mash easily.
Bite-size pieces, kept soft.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Green beans?
Most babies can try Green beans 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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