How to Know When a Baby Can Eat Corn

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby̵7;s life, the day comes when your baby is ready to try something new. Corn should not be the first solid food you offer your infant, however, according to Medline Plus. While she may have the ability to chew and digest corn at about 6 months of age, some experts recommend waiting until 1 year of age due to the possibility of allergic reactions.

  1. The Right Time for Corn

    • Halfway into her first year, your baby may have enough teeth to be able to chew corn, though it might be best to begin with creamed or pureed versions and work up to whole kernels, says pediatrician Frank Greer, former chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. When introduced too soon, whole kernel corn may be difficult to chew and could present a choking hazard. Always monitor baby when she's eating corn. If you find undigested kernels of corn in your baby's bowel movement, she̵7;s not ready for whole kernel corn.

    The Potential for Food Allergies

    • Although corn is less likely to provoke an allergic response than some foods, Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center suggests waiting until your baby is 1 year of age to start corn, as there is a slight risk of food allergy. Food allergies tend to run in families, however, so if you don̵7;t have a family history of corn or grain allergies, you may be able to start corn earlier. Check with your family doctor or pediatrician if you have questions or are unsure about whether to feed your baby corn.

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