Yardlong beans for Babies: When and How to Serve It
Yardlong beans is long, tender Asian pod beans, like a slender green bean. Cooked until soft, it is an easy way to broaden your baby's palate from around 6 months. Cook them soft and cut them into short pieces, since long, firm beans are a choking risk.
- When to introduce
- Around 6 months
- Common allergen?
- No (not a common allergen)
- Texture
- Cooked soft, mashed or cut small
- Key nutrients
- Fiber, vitamin C, folate
When can babies eat yardlong beans?
Yardlong beans is long, tender Asian pod beans, like a slender green bean. Cooked until soft, it is an easy way to broaden your baby's palate from around 6 months. Cook them soft and cut them into short pieces, since long, firm beans are a choking risk.
How to prepare yardlong beans for baby-led weaning (BLW) and purées, by age
Are yardlong beans safe? Choking & prep
Cook them soft and cut them into short pieces, since long, firm beans are a choking risk. Cook yardlong beans until soft enough to squish, and cut it to an age-appropriate size, since firm pieces are a choking risk. Skip added salt, and pair it with an iron-rich food to round out the meal.
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Yardlong beans provides fiber, vitamin c, folate, part of a varied diet for your growing baby.
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Storage & freezing
Refrigerate cooked yardlong beans in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze in portions.
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Frequently asked questions
When can babies eat yardlong beans?
From around 6 months, cooked soft and mashed or cut into small, soft pieces.
Is yardlong beans a common allergen?
No, it is not a common allergen. Introduce it on its own the first time as you would any new food.
How do I prepare yardlong beans for a baby?
Cook it until soft, then puree it for spoon-feeding or cut it into soft pieces for baby-led weaning. Skip the salt.
Sources
- American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods
- CDC: Foods and Drinks to Encourage and Limit
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