Hey are you giving your newborn honey?
Are you sure that it's safe?
Does honey have any bad effects on your little ones tummy?
Traditional use of honey:
People have been giving honey to the newborns over the centuries. But are you sure that it's a good practice? No, it's not a safe practice. Read full article to know about the side effect of use of honey in infants.
Side effects of use of honey in infants:
Clostridium bacteria is present in honey and it cause infant botulism. Infant botulism is a serious condition which can results in
- muscle weakness
- weak cry
- constipation
- poor sucking
- floppiness (decrease muscle tone)
- in long term development delay
This is proved in a research conducted by C O
Abdulla in July 27, 2012. That giving honey to infants under the age of 1 year can results in infant botulism. Research
How and when to start the honey:
After 1 year of age you can start using honey. At this stage your baby has strong immunity and has mature gut to digest honey easily. So Clostridium bacteria will not affect your baby when he becomes 1 year old.
Begin with 1/4 teaspoon and then gradually increase the amount of honey.
Top honey brands:
-New Zealand Manuka honey
-Nature nates unfiltered
Are you sure that it's safe?
Does honey have any bad effects on your little ones tummy?
Traditional use of honey:
People have been giving honey to the newborns over the centuries. But are you sure that it's a good practice? No, it's not a safe practice. Read full article to know about the side effect of use of honey in infants.
Side effects of use of honey in infants:
Clostridium bacteria is present in honey and it cause infant botulism. Infant botulism is a serious condition which can results in
- muscle weakness
- weak cry
- constipation
- poor sucking
- floppiness (decrease muscle tone)
- in long term development delay
This is proved in a research conducted by C O
Abdulla in July 27, 2012. That giving honey to infants under the age of 1 year can results in infant botulism. Research
How and when to start the honey:
After 1 year of age you can start using honey. At this stage your baby has strong immunity and has mature gut to digest honey easily. So Clostridium bacteria will not affect your baby when he becomes 1 year old.
Begin with 1/4 teaspoon and then gradually increase the amount of honey.
Top honey brands:
-New Zealand Manuka honey
-Nature nates unfiltered
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