Chickpea
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Smash or blend cooked chickpeas into a textured mash or paste in a bowl for baby to scoop. Hummus is fine if sesame is ruled out.
Mashed or pureed. Skins are not a choking hazard but can cause gagging, so peel them if you prefer.
9-12 months
Once the pincer grasp develops, offer fully cooked chickpeas flattened with thumb or fork. Torn pieces of chickpea-flour pancakes also work well.
Flatten each chickpea between thumb and table to remove the round shape, or break pancakes into bite-sized pieces.
12-18 months
Continue with flattened chickpeas, gradually flattening less. Whole soft-cooked chickpeas may be okay if the toddler chews well and does not stuff their mouth.
Lightly flattened, or whole if eating skills are mature. Offer one at a time at first and stay within arm's reach.
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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