Lima bean
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Crush or blend cooked lima beans into a textured mash or smooth paste. Stir into porridge, mashed vegetables, or stewed greens. Start with small portions.
Crushed mash or smooth paste; thinly spread on toast strips works too.
9-12 months
Offer cooked lima beans gently flattened between fingers for the developing pincer grasp. Continue mashed or pureed beans as an alternative.
Whole soft beans flattened; or mashed.
12-18 months
Toddlers can handle whole, well-cooked lima beans. Spear with a fork and place the utensil next to the food for self-feeding practice.
Whole well-cooked beans; flatten or mash if preferred.
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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