Honey is a nutritious food, and consuming honey also has a certain maintenance effect on human skin. Some mothers also use honey to feed their babies for their healthy growth, because honey has a sweet taste and is very easy for babies to accept. So, can 18 month old babies drink honey water?
It is not recommended for babies to drink honey water at 18 months old because honey water contains a type of botulinum toxin. At 18 months old, babies have weaker digestive function and are difficult to digest and absorb botulinum toxin. In addition, babies' liver detoxification function is poor, which can easily cause botulism poisoning. In addition, honey water may also contain hormones. If babies take it for a long time, it will have adverse effects on their physical development.
Generally speaking, babies over the age of three can drink honey water in moderation. Honey water has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and promoting bowel movements, which is more suitable for babies with constipation problems. Honey also contains antioxidants that can improve their sleep. However, honey itself is cold, so it cannot be given to babies in large quantities for a long time. It is best to choose honey specifically for young children.
The growth and development of babies require a large amount of nutrition. Mothers should choose more nutritious and pollution-free foods in their daily lives, and try not to feed their babies processed foods such as meat floss or sausages. They can encourage their babies to eat vegetables and fruits regularly, which contain a lot of dietary fiber and can enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis, promoting the absorption of other nutrients by the stomach.
