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Corn

Grain

Sugerencia de edades

6 meses

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2 cobs of sweet corn, one husked and the other in its husk before being prepared for babies starting solid food

When can babies have corn?

When served as cooked corn on the cob, corn may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months old. It is our professional opinion that cooked corn on the cob carries less risk than loose kernels for babies 6 months and older, as baby’s gnawing changes the kernel shape and reduces choking risk. Because of their small size, firmness, and slippery consistency, loose, whole corn kernels are a potential choking hazard for babies younger than 12 months of age.

See our popcorn page for information on that form of corn.

Corn is an ancient grain with origins in Central and South America, where it evolved from a wild grass called teosinte. People living in the region learned how to cultivate the grain long before the arrival of Europeans, who introduced the plant overseas with its Taíno name, maize. For thousands of years, corn has represented life and sustenance for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, who consider the plant to be sacred and the origin of all peoples.

How do you serve corn to babies?

Cada bebé se desarrolla a su propio ritmo, y las sugerencias que ofrecemos sobre cómo cortar o preparar determinados alimentos son generalizaciones para una amplia audiencia.

a Solid Starts infographic with the header How to Serve Corn to Babies: a small section of cob for 6-8 mos, a larger section for 9 months+, and loose kernels for 12 months+

6 months old +:

9 months old +:

Continue to offer corn on the cob cut in half crosswise into rounds to make it easy for baby to get at the kernels. If you’d like to offer a whole large cob, that’s fine. Just know that baby may hold it vertically and may only eat the kernels off the tip of the cob.

12 months old +:

una mano sosteniendo dos pedazos cortos de mazorca de maíz, uno con los granos cortados — Pedazos cortos de mazorca de maíz, uno sin granos, para bebés de 6 meses o más

una mano sostiene dos mazorcas de maíz, una con los granos cortados — Mazorcas de maíz enteras, una con los granos cortados, para bebés de 9 meses o más

una mano sostiene 6 granos de maíz — Granos de maíz sueltos para niños pequeños de 12 meses o más

Recibe planes de menús diarios y recetas para bebés que están iniciando a comer sólidos con nuestro plan: Primeras 100 comidas.

Videos

Juliet, 6 months, eats corn on the cob

Callie, 10 meses, come mazorca de maíz

Bobbi, 16 meses, come mazorca de maíz

Is corn a choking hazard for babies?

Yes. Whole, loose corn kernels are small, rounded, and sometimes firm, qualities that increase the risk of choking. To reduce the risk, serve corn on the cob, as baby’s gnawing will mash the kernels, effectively changing both their round shape and slipperiness. Serving on the cob also prevents baby from scooping up lots of loose kernels at once and shoveling them into their mouth, where they can scatter and confuse the brain. As always, create a safe eating environment and stay within reach of baby during meals.

Learn the signs of choking and more about choking first aid in our free guides, Infant Rescue and Toddler Rescue.

Is corn a common allergen?

No. Corn allergies are uncommon, but have been reported, with symptoms ranging from short-lived oral allergy symptoms to anaphylaxis. Some individuals with allergy to lipid transfer proteins or chitinase may also have a corn allergy. Corn is known to cross-react with other cereal grains, especially rice, wheat, and barley. However, most individuals with corn allergy can safely consume other cereal grains, and vice versa.

Is corn healthy for babies?

Yes. Sweet corn (the variety of corn typically available canned, frozen, and on the cob) is rich in carbohydrates and fiber, as well as a good source of folate, zinc, B vitamins, phosphorus and vitamin C–essential nutrients for baby’s growth. Sweet corn also contains phytochemicals that promote healthy vision and antioxidants to support baby’s immune system.

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Escrito por

Dr. Rachel Ruiz

MD, FAAP, CLC

Dr. Sakina Bajowala

MD, FAAAAI

Kim Grenawitzke

OTD, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC, CNT

Venus Kalami

MNSP, RD, CSP

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