When babies are still young, many foods cannot be consumed due to digestive limitations. Therefore, many parents believe that foods that do not require high digestion should be able to be consumed by babies very early on. But in reality, even if many things are easy to digest, they may not be suitable for babies to eat. So, at what age can babies eat honey?
Babies can only eat honey after they are at least one year old. Honey is a nourishing food that adults can consume in moderation, but it is not suitable for babies. Because honey contains a substance called botulinum toxin, babies may experience poisoning problems if they eat it. And honey also contains a certain amount of estrogen, which can affect the hormone levels in babies' bodies and even cause premature puberty.
In addition, babies will gradually grow teeth, and it is not suitable to eat too much sweet food during this stage. Honey has a high sugar content, which can affect the oral environment and even cause tooth decay in baby teeth. Therefore, do not rush to give your baby honey, at least wait until your baby is one year old, and pay attention to the method when giving it to your baby. Do not eat it together with tofu, chives, etc., as it may have adverse effects.
When giving honey to babies, try to choose natural and healthy ones, and avoid buying types that contain a lot of added sugar. It is also best to dilute it with boiling water when taking it. If it is too sweet to feed directly to the baby, it will make the baby's taste too strong and they will not want to eat other light flavored foods in the future.
