From: bryn77. Posted: Dec-31 08:12 PM (1 of 8) We have been sort of following the book Super Baby Food (by Ruth Yaron) at the recommendation of Leif's doctor. It says that whole peas are a choking hazard until age three and until then should be slightly fork-mashed even when given as a finger food. I dunno, seems overly cautious to me.... Peas are so small, it's hard to imagine Leif choking on them.