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Green Bean

Category
Vegetable
Recommended age
6 months
Priority allergen
Not a priority allergen
Nutrition highlights
Vitamin C
Green Bean

Overview

Green bean is a typical complementary vegetable around 6 months when your baby shows readiness for solids. Offer it as a single new food.

Preparation

Trim ends. Cook green beans until they are soft enough to mash easily with a fork, then mash or puree for first offers. Do not offer raw firm whole beans to young infants. Supervise every meal.

Three-step introduction

Step 1: First tiny taste

Offer a small taste of well-cooked mashed or pureed green bean. Watch for concerning symptoms during and after the feed.

Step 2: Larger offer

If tolerated, offer more of the same preparation at a later feed.

Step 3: Include regularly

Serve this food regularly in age-safe textures.

FAQ

When are babies usually ready for solid foods?

Complementary foods are typically introduced around 6 months of age, when the baby shows developmental readiness (for example, sitting with support, good head control, and swallowing food rather than pushing it out). Introducing solids before 4 months is not recommended.

Do I need to introduce foods in a certain order?

For most children, there is no required order for first foods. Fruits, vegetables, meats and other proteins, and other food groups can all be part of complementary feeding around 6 months.

How should I prepare green beans for a baby?

Cook green beans until they are soft enough to mash easily with a fork, then mash or puree for early complementary feeds. Do not offer raw firm whole beans to young infants. Always supervise eating.

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