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You shouldn't give honey to infants under 12 months of age. There are two reasons for this:
1. Honey is almost pure sugar. Infants don't need the extra sugar, and delicate digestive systems could struggle to cope with it.
2. There is a risk, albeit a very small one, that there could be botulinum spores in honey. Honey is a natural bactericide and fungicide, but botulinum spores can survive in honey. There would not be enough to affect an older child or an adult, but it could affect a young baby. It's not worth the risk.
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Is honey from the bee hive safe to eat?
Infants under one year old should not eat honey.
Why can't children under the age of 1 have honey?
Honey is too thick for most infants to swallow, so if they eat honey, they might suffocate. Hope I helped!
Is honey suitable for infants?
Only for babies above 12 months old. The reason for this is that honey has been identified as a risk factor for botulism. The bacteria produce toxins that can be dangerous, even fatal to infants. Infants haven't developed enough of the intestinal microflora to sufficiently inhibit growth of the bacteria.
Is it safe for pregnant women to eat raw honey?
yes. Infants can't though
Can someone whos pregnant eat honey?
Yes, honey is safe for pregnant women. However, infants under the age of 1 should not be given honey due to an increased risk of botulism.
What biochemicals in honey make it toxic to infants and young children?
Honey can be contaminated by botulism toxin, produced by bacteria and the same chemical used to perform the botox procedure.
Is honey good for burns?
Is honey good for burn
Why does honey harm infants?
Honey is NOT recommended for children less than 1 year of age because of the chance of contacting botulism poisoning. After that age, you may give honey in moderation. A matter of fact, honey is a great way to subdue an irritating cough.
Is honey good for wounds?
Honey isn't good for wounds,it's good for a cold or flu.
Why infants shouldn't eat honey?
I believe it's because of the possibility that honey could contain some bacteria that an infant's system isn't ready to deal with but is harmless to older children and adults.
Who likes honey?
i do honey is so so good
Is it good to mix lime amd honey?
yes it is good. as lime and honey is both good for your skin.
