Broad Beans for babies
Nutritious legumes with a distinctive taste, often used in salads, stews, and dips.
Key facts
- Category
- Cereals and legumes
- 🤧 Common food allergen
- No
- 😨 High choking risk
- No
- 🐥 From 12 months
- No
Can be offered from the start of weaning (around 6 months), suitably prepared.
Frequently asked questions
When can babies eat broad beans?
In the BabyWean list, broad beans can be offered from the start of weaning (around 6 months), suitably prepared.
Is broad beans a common allergen for babies?
No. Broad beans is not one of the common food allergens in the BabyWean list. Any food can cause a reaction, so it is still worth noting the day your baby tries it.
Is broad beans a choking hazard?
Broad beans is not marked as a high choking risk, but every food should be offered in a size and texture suitable for your baby, always seated and supervised.
How do I keep track of when my baby tried broad beans?
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