Is Corn safe for baby-led weaning?

Yes, Corn is safe for baby-led weaning from 9 months old with appropriate preparation. Choking risk is medium.

What age can babies eat Corn?

Babies can start eating Corn from 9 months old. With baby-led weaning, preparation changes as your baby grows - spears for younger babies, small pieces as they develop their pincer grasp.

Is Corn a choking hazard for babies?

Corn has a medium choking risk. Take care with preparation and always supervise your baby.

Can you freeze Corn for baby?

Cut kernels off the cob. Blanch kernels for 4 minutes, transfer to an ice bath, drain well, then freeze in a single layer before bagging.

Corn

Choking risk: medium

Prep by age

9 to 11 months

Cut kernels off the cob. Lightly cook if not already done. Individual kernels are a great pincer grip food. Do not serve on the cob - a choking risk.

12+ months

Kernels in any dish. Corn on the cob is safe now with supervision.

Garden notes

Corn on the cob is a choking risk under 12 months. Kernels only until then. Needs a lot of space and full sun.

How to grow for your baby

Direct sow in blocks (not rows) for good pollination once soil is 60°F+.

✦Plant 4 inches apart in a block at least 4 rows wide - wind pollination needs density.
✦Side-dress with nitrogen when plants are knee-high.
✦Each stalk produces 1-2 ears.
✦Keeps its sugar best if eaten within hours of picking.

Harvest for baby

Harvest when silks are brown and kernels are plump and milky. For babies, scrape off the cob.

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