Can Babies Eat Corn?

Corn, also known as maize is a cereal grain domesticated in southern Mexico, in the Tehuacan Valley 10.000 years ago. Corn has become a staple food in the world, with the total production of corn exceeding that of wheat or rice. Most of the corn production is used for corn ethanol, animal feed, only a small part is being directly consumed by humans. The six most famous types of corn are the following: dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn and sweet corn.

Corn is rich in calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, fibers, sugars and protein.

Can Babies Choke on Sweet Corn?

Corn can be introduced into the diet of a baby as soon as she starts to eat solid food, usually around 4-6 months old. There are disputes whether parents should give their babies corn so soon, because corn has mostly starchy carbs and is considered an empty calorie food. Once your baby gets older and can digest more complex foods, you can leave the corn puree a little bit chunkier. Until that moment, it is better to puree corn, to avoid choking.

Is Corn Bad for Toddlers?

Corn is not only good for babies, but for toddlers as well. It is a good choice for protein source. Toddlers eat corn easier than babies, in the case of toddler the choking hazard is reduced.

Can Babies Eat Cornbread?

Breads and muffins are perfect transition foods for babies. To make it more interesting and tasty for your baby, try mixing pureed fruits with the cornbread.

Corn, Apple and Sweet Potato

Ingredients: 2 cups of corn niblets, 1 peeled, cored and diced apple, 1 peeled and diced sweet potato.

Cook the corn. Steam the apple and the sweet potato until tender. Put the ingredients into a blender, and puree them. Add water if necessary to get the proper texture.