Can babies eat beans?
Yes. Beans can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
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Use well-cooked or canned beans (raw dried kidney beans are toxic). Squash or mash them, and rinse canned beans to remove salt.
How to serve beans
6 to 8 months
- Squash each piece flat, or mash, so nothing is round and whole.
- Mash with a fork until soft, leaving a few small lumps.
9 to 11 months
- Squash each piece flat, or mash, so nothing is round and whole.
12 months and older
- Squash each piece flat, or mash, so nothing is round and whole.
Choking risk and safety
Prepare with care
FAQ
Can babies eat beans?
Yes. Beans can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Use well-cooked or canned beans (raw dried kidney beans are toxic). Squash or mash them, and rinse canned beans to remove salt.
How do I serve beans to a baby?
6 to 8 months: Squash each piece flat, or mash, so nothing is round and whole. Mash with a fork until soft, leaving a few small lumps. 9 to 11 months: Squash each piece flat, or mash, so nothing is round and whole. 12 months and older: Squash each piece flat, or mash, so nothing is round and whole.
Is beans a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
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