Corn
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Whole corn kernels are round and can choke. Smash or halve, or offer on the cob, until chewing is well-established.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Fully cooked. Serve smashed or on the cob for gnawing, not loose kernels. Whole kernels can pocket.
Smashed kernels mixed into another food, or a cob section with some kernels removed for gripping.
9-12 months
Cooked. Whole kernels are appropriate once pincer grasp is solid, but watch closely.
Loose kernels or on the cob.
12-18 months
Fully cooked. Serve smashed or on the cob for gnawing, not loose kernels. Whole kernels can pocket.
Smashed kernels mixed into another food, or a cob section with some kernels removed for gripping.
18-24 months
Fully cooked. Serve smashed or on the cob for gnawing, not loose kernels. Whole kernels can pocket.
Smashed kernels mixed into another food, or a cob section with some kernels removed for gripping.
2 years and up
Fully cooked. Serve smashed or on the cob for gnawing, not loose kernels. Whole kernels can pocket.
Smashed kernels mixed into another food, or a cob section with some kernels removed for gripping.
Key nutrients
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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