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Green Beans for babies
✓ Low choking risk
Why green beans is great for babies
Vitamin K, folate and fiber.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Steam whole beans until very soft — the long shape is easy to hold and gnaw.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Soft-cooked beans cut into small pieces, or continue whole soft beans.
How to serve at 12+ months
Cooked pieces; roasted green beans make a great finger food.
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General information compiled from public pediatric feeding recommendations — not medical advice. Always supervise your baby while eating and talk to your pediatrician about starting solids and introducing allergens, especially if your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy.