Can Toddlers Eat Corn?

Corn can be a healthy part of your child's diet soon after he starts eating solid food, usually when he's around 4 to 6 months old. But if your baby has chronic eczema or a food allergy, talk to the doctor first. Corn isn't one of the top allergenic foods, but it can still cause allergies.

Is corn a choking hazard for toddlers?

Yes. Whole grain kernels, including corn, are a potential choking hazard for babies under 12 months of age. To reduce the risk, serve corn on the cob as your baby's gnawing will smash the kernels, thereby reducing the risk. Even then, stay near your baby during mealtime and watch closely.

Can toddlers eat cooked corn?

Though purees that include corn are fine in the first year, whole corn kernels (even cooked) are considered a choking hazard until age 1, so hold off on those.