Fava beans
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Fava beans are small, round, and firm, which can make them a choking risk. Cook until soft and flatten or mash for younger babies.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until soft, then mash. Or split and flatten cooked beans to serve as finger food.
Mashed, or split and flattened so they are no longer round.
9-12 months
Cook until soft and flatten each bean. Offer directly on the tray once the pincer grasp develops.
Each bean flattened to reduce choking risk.
12-18 months
Cook until soft. Offer whole cooked beans without flattening, and model chewing.
Whole cooked beans.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Fava beans?
Most babies can try Fava 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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