Is Peas safe for baby-led weaning?

Yes, Peas is safe for baby-led weaning from 6 months old with appropriate preparation. Choking risk is low.

What age can babies eat Peas?

Babies can start eating Peas from 6 months old. With baby-led weaning, preparation changes as your baby grows - spears for younger babies, small pieces as they develop their pincer grasp.

Is Peas a choking hazard for babies?

Peas has a low choking risk. It is generally considered safe with appropriate preparation.

Can you freeze Peas for baby?

Shell the peas. Blanch for 2 minutes, transfer to an ice bath, drain well, then freeze in a single layer before bagging.

Peas

Choking risk: low

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Serve whole fresh or lightly cooked peas - their size and roundness make them a great pincer grip practice food around 8-9 months. Under 8 months, lightly mash a few or offer in a mesh feeder. Snow pea pods can be served whole, steamed soft.

9 to 11 months

Whole cooked peas for pincer grip practice. Mix into purees, eggs, or grains.

12+ months

Any preparation. Add to pasta, rice, soups, or serve as a snack.

Garden notes

Cool-season crop. Plant early spring or late summer for fall harvest.

How to grow for your baby

Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked - they love cold weather.

✦Sow 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart along a trellis or fence.
✦Inoculate seeds with rhizobium before planting for better nitrogen fixation.
✦Water during flowering for best pod set.
✦Harvest before pods get starchy - sweetest when bright green and just filled out.

Harvest for baby

Shell peas: pop out of pods and steam. Snow peas: steam the whole flat pod once tender.

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