Snap pea
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
The pod skin and whole peas inside can pose a choking risk. Cook until very soft and flatten or smash so the pod splits open. Avoid raw, firm pods.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Steam until very soft, until the pod gives easily. Smash slightly so the pod opens and the peas inside flatten. Offer whole soft pods to grasp.
Whole soft pods about the length of an adult finger, smashed flat.
9-12 months
Steam until soft, then split the pod open and chop into small pieces. Smash the inner peas so they don't roll.
Small bite-sized chopped pieces with the inner peas flattened.
12-18 months
Cook until tender. Chop into toddler-sized pieces and offer on a fork for practice. Keep them soft enough to gum.
Pieces about the width of an adult finger, soft and easy to spear.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Snap pea?
Most babies can try Snap pea 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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