Honey is a sweet memory for many people when they were young, especially in times when life was not very prosperous. The feeling brought by a spoonful of honey is unforgettable for a lifetime. Many Chinese mothers are very concerned about how old their children can eat honey? Let's discuss this issue now.
Firstly, babies over 12 months old can only eat honey. Usually, the production process of honey is slightly complicated, and there is a high risk of botulism infection during the brewing, transportation, and storage stages. Due to their weak immune system, if a baby eats botulinum toxin, this group of bacteria will parasitize in the baby's intestines and multiply in large numbers, ultimately producing a large amount of toxins, causing botulinum toxin poisoning in the baby! Children under six months old are often more susceptible to this viral infection.
Secondly, even if the probability of a baby being infected with botulinum toxin is very low, pediatricians still warn parents that it is best not to give their baby any honey or honey products before the age of one. In addition, when parents choose honey, it is best to go to more formal stores instead of buying honey from bee farms. This is mainly because if the bees in the bee farm are made from toxic plant pollen, they may contain certain toxins, and babies may be poisoned after eating them.
Also, honey may contain some estrogen, which, if consumed for a long time, may cause premature development in babies. Therefore, even if the baby is over 1 year old, it is best not to touch honey, but if it is occasionally eaten and the taste is adjusted, it is still acceptable. After the baby turns ten, they can eat honey like adults.
