Navy bean
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Blend cooked navy beans into a textured mash or smooth paste. Stir into corn grits, dal, mashed vegetables, porridge, or stewed greens. Start small.
Mashed paste, pre-loaded on a spoon or thinly spread on rice cakes.
9-12 months
Offer whole cooked navy beans gently flattened with a utensil or fingers. Continue mashed or pureed beans for scooping or spoon practice.
Whole flattened beans; or mashed.
12-18 months
Toddlers can handle whole cooked navy beans in family meals like baked beans or bean salads. Flatten or mash if you prefer. Lay a fork beside food.
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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