Snow pea
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
The firm texture of snow peas is a choking risk. Cook them well and follow the cut for your baby's age.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook until soft. Finely chop and fold into soft foods like porridge, or flatten a whole cooked pod as a teether.
Finely chopped, or a whole flattened cooked pod.
9-12 months
Cook until soft, then chop the pods into small pieces to serve on their own or in a meal.
Small chopped pieces baby can pick up.
12-18 months
Serve raw or cooked, bite-sized, or whole pods if your toddler chews well. Expect lots of spitting from the fibrous pods.
Bite-sized pieces, or whole pods if chewing is solid.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Snow pea?
Most babies can try Snow 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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