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Can babies eat edamame?
Edamame can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Soya).
How to cook edamame for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Boiled
- Ready in
- 5 Min.
- Texture
- Mashed
How you cut and serve edamame changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare edamame, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam shelled beans until tender, then mash or blend thoroughly.
- 9 to 11 months
- Mashed or blended into purées.
- 12 to 17 months
- Well-mashed or slightly squashed beans.
- 18 months and over
- Mashed or halved beans — never whole before 12 months.
Choking risk
Whole edamame beans can be a choking hazard. Always remove from pods and mash before serving.
Watch: Safe edamame preparation
Is edamame an allergen?
This food contains soy. Introduce one new food at a time and watch closely for any reaction.
Learn about soy allergy
Is edamame good for babies?
Edamame (young green soybeans) provide complete plant protein plus fibre, iron, calcium, and omega-3. One of the few plant foods to offer all essential amino acids. Their vibrant green colour and pleasant mild flavour make them a popular legume with babies once properly prepared.
- Complete Protein
- Iron
- Calcium
- Omega-3
- Fiber
Storing edamame
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked edamame in a sealed container
In the freezer
12 Months. Buy frozen shelled edamame — cook directly from frozen
Goes well with
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.