Get the recipe: Corn Baby Food: Puree & Baby-Led Weaning
In this guide, learn how to serve corn to your baby - either for baby-led weaning or as a baby food puree. Corn is a good source of carbohydrates and fiber and is a great first food for babies 6 months and up. Serve corn as a baby food puree, as a solid for the finger food stage, or for baby-led weaning.
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn, husked and cut into 2-3" sections
- pinch paprika, chili powder, or cumin (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium heat. Place the corn cobs into the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Cover, take off the heat and let steam for an additional 5 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly.
For Baby Food Puree
- Stand the corn cobs up in a bowl and run a knife down and across the kernels, as deep as you can go to remove them. Transfer the kernels to a blender or food processor. I added a pinch of paprika to this puree but that is optional. Blend for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth.
For Baby-Led Weaning
- Serve in an age-appropriate way.
- If serving for 6-12 months, make sure to serve the corin in 2-3 inch sections with a cut down the middle of each row of kernels.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Storage: you can store the corn puree in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. You can store the corn pieces in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Spices/Herbs: Adding spices to your baby’s foods is a great way to introduce more complex flavors at an early age. Some great spices and herbs to add to cooked corn are a pinch of mild chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin, or you can add in a pinch of chopped fresh parsley, chives, mint, and cilantro.
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