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Feeding a Baby Honey

Is there ever a time to wait beyond a year for giving a child honey? What about cereals that contain honey, such as Honey Nut Cheerios?







In general, once kids have reached age 1 they are at dramatically lower risk for infant botulism, which is the reason we delay honey. However, if there is any question of immune deficiency I do like waiting longer. How do you know if a child is having too many infections and might have an immune problem? Here’s a quick check list to help.

Either way, a small amount of honey in the cereal, or as an ingredient in any other baked good, is far less of a concern than straight, uncooked honey.

Alan Greene MD FAAP

Reviewed by: Alan Greene MD FAAP
Originally published: January 12, 2003
Last reviewed and updated: September 2009






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