Showing posts with label Safety feeding honey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Safety feeding honey. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

No Honey, Not Even Cooked!

As my youngest explores the world of solids, I am always learning the revised rules for feeding children. I knew that honey, which can contain botulism spores, was a no-no for infants-- but what if it is cooked?

Here's the answer:NO. No honey, not by itself, not as an ingredient in cereal or crackers, or any other place. The botulism toxin that can harm infants survives cooking!

Read more about it:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/505464-can-an-infant-eat-honey-nut-cheerios/#page=1