Green beans
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Undercooked green beans are stringy and can choke. Cook until very soft, and cut into small pieces once baby is taking smaller bites.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Steam or boil until very soft. Firm beans are fibrous and a choking risk.
Whole soft bean (finger-length), or chopped small and mixed into another food.
9-12 months
Soft-cooked.
Chopped into small pieces.
12-18 months
Bite-sized pieces of cooked green beans. Closer to 18 months, reduce cooking time or serve whole with a dip.
Bite-sized cooked. Whole beans fine after 18 months.
Key nutrients
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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