How to serve green beans by age
6–8 months
Whole green beans, ends trimmed, steamed until very soft and squishable. Baby holds one end and gnaws.
9–11 months
Soft-cooked beans cut into short bite-size pieces, or split lengthwise so baby can pick out the soft insides.
12–24 months
Cooked soft and chopped into bite-size pieces in family meals. Skip raw or crisp-tender beans for now.
Needs special prep: medium
choking risk in its raw or whole form
Pull off any strings and cook until the bean squishes flat between your fingers.
Raw or undercooked green beans are firm and fibrous and break into hard pieces.
Nutrition
- Contains fiber and vitamin C.
- Contains folate and vitamin K.
Preparation tips
- Green beans must be cooked through anyway; undercooked beans can upset tummies, so cook until soft.
Sources
- CDC · Infant and Toddler Nutrition: Choking Hazards
- American Academy of Pediatrics · HealthyChildren.org: Starting Solid Foods
- NHS Best Start in Life · Weaning
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