Sweet corn
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: high
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Cook until very soft, puree and sieve to remove the kernel skins.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Puree and sieve, or scrape kernels so only the soft pulp is served — never whole kernels.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve only soft sieved pulp or kernels split open; whole kernels are a choking hazard.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 369 kJ
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Iron: 1.2 mg
- Calcium: 16 mg
- Zinc: 0.45 mg
- Vitamin C: 3 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.