🥬 Peas
Allergen note
Peas are not a top allergen, but they are legumes and pea allergy does occur, sometimes in children who already react to peanut or lentils. Offer a small amount on its own at first and watch for hives, vomiting or swelling.
How to serve
At 6–8 months, serve peas mashed, blended into purées, or pressed into soft patties. From 9 months, offer soft-cooked peas squashed flat for pincer-grasp practice. From 12 months, soft whole peas can be offered, mixed into pasta, rice or omelets, with supervision.
Preparation
Frozen peas work as well as fresh. Boil or steam them for 3–5 minutes until very soft and bright green, then mash, blend, or flatten each pea with a fork. Choose plain peas rather than canned peas with added salt or sugar.
Texture and choking risk
Whole peas are small and round and can slip into the airway before a baby chews them. Mash or flatten peas until about 12 months, avoid hard roasted pea snacks for young children, and always supervise meals.
Sources: cdc.gov · cdc.gov · healthychildren.org · healthychildren.org · nhs.uk · nhs.uk
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries peas, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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