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Can babies eat navy beans?
Navy Beans can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook navy beans for a baby
- Method
- Boiled or Canned (rinsed)
- Ready in
- 50 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve navy beans changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare navy beans, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Cook until very soft — navy beans take longer than other beans. Blend smooth.
- 9 to 11 months
- Mashed or blended into soft savoury foods.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small soft pieces or mashed.
- 18 months and over
- Normal serving in dishes.
Is navy beans an allergen?
Navy Beans is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is navy beans good for babies?
Navy beans are the base of traditional baked beans and a nutritional powerhouse. Extremely high in fibre — one of the best sources for gut microbiome support. Rich in iron, folate, and plant protein. Their very creamy texture when cooked makes them one of the smoothest-blending legumes, perfect for baby food purées.
- Fibre
- Iron
- Protein
Storing navy beans
In the fridge
4 Days. Refrigerate cooked navy beans in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze in portions — thaw in fridge overnight
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.