Sweet corn
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Loose corn kernels are a choking hazard for babies. Offer them only once your toddler chews well, and start with just a few at a time.
Choking notes
Whole loose corn kernels are small, round, and sometimes firm, a real choking risk. Serve corn on the cob so gnawing mashes the kernels, and hold off on loose kernels until your toddler chews well.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Offer cooked corn on the cob cut in half crosswise, so the round is bigger than baby's mouth but not too heavy to hold. Or shave most kernels off and serve just the cob.
Half a cob crosswise. No loose kernels at this age.
9-12 months
Continue offering corn on the cob cut in half crosswise so the kernels are easy to reach. A whole large cob is also fine at this age.
Half a cob crosswise, or a whole large cob. Still no loose kernels.
12-18 months
You can introduce loose kernels, but start with only a few at a time so the toddler doesn't shovel them in. Cut canned baby corn lengthwise so it is no longer round.
A few loose kernels at a time, or baby corn cut lengthwise.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Sweet corn?
Most babies can try Sweet corn from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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