Peas
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Whole round peas can pocket in the airway. Smash or halve until pincer grasp is confident.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook peas until very soft. Lightly smash to break the skin so the round shape does not pose a choking risk. Mix into other foods or serve halved.
Smashed and mixed in, or halved.
9-12 months
Whole cooked peas are appropriate once pincer grasp is solid. Keep them soft enough to crush between your fingers, and stay close while baby eats.
Whole or halved, baby''s preference.
12-18 months
Any form: soup, fritters, mashed into pasta. Whole cooked peas are fine with active supervision; never serve dried, raw, or hard.
As served, soft and supervised.
2 years and up
Whole cooked peas are fine with supervision. Continue to avoid raw, dried, or hard peas; small round foods remain a documented choking risk through preschool age.
As served, soft and supervised.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Peas?
Most babies can try Peas 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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