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Peas

6 months and up

⚡ Quick answer

Peas can be given from 6 months as a source of protein and fiber; their small round kernels should be mashed in the early months.

How to serve it by age?

6-8 months

Boiled and passed through a sieve (the skins are separated out).

9-11 months

Lightly mashed kernels; one by one for pincer-grasp practice.

12+ months

Peas from the family meal (low salt).

⚠️ Allergen information

They belong to the legume family; cross-sensitivity is rarely seen in babies with a peanut allergy.

🫁 Choking risk and safe serving

Although a pea kernel is small, mash it in the early months; after 10 months, giving them one by one develops the pincer grasp.

📌 Watch out for these

  • Keep the portion small if there is sensitivity to gas.

⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.