Great northern beans
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Cook until very soft. Use plain beans with no added salt.
Choking notes
Whole beans can lodge in the airway. Flatten each bean between your fingers, or mash for younger babies.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until very soft. Mash into a thick paste or smear onto a preloaded spoon. You can also flatten whole beans so they're easy to gum.
Thick mash, or whole beans flattened between your fingers.
9-12 months
Cook until very soft. Offer flattened beans for pincer-grasp practice, or keep mashing into other foods.
Whole beans flattened between your fingers.
12-18 months
Cook until soft. Serve whole beans, mixed into stews, rice, or mashed onto toast for self-feeding.
Whole soft beans, or mixed into other dishes.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Great northern beans?
Most babies can try Great northern 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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