Is honey suitable for a 10 month old baby?

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By Priscila Flores

- Posted on Sep 16, 2012

Try corn syrup my pedi said that was fine but not honey!!

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By Susan Sterikoff

- Posted on Jun 20, 2011

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/04_infant_honey.htm

suggests not giving honey or products containing it until after 12 months of age.

  • Katherine - commented on Jul 26, 2012

    NO honey before 2 years old. My daughter had infantile botulism (at 18 months), it is very real. Its natural properties are great, but an infant can't handle any spores hanging around in something like honey. It doesn't matter what other attributes are in honey, whether raw or pasturized, you can't kill the spores. An infant's digestive system provides a perfect environment for the spores to develope the toxins. All it needs is an anaerobic and nonacidic environment.

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