Honey should only be introduced to toddlers of 1 year and above.
宝宝1岁以上才能吃蜂蜜。
Why?
Honey, especially raw honey, usually has not gone through pasteurization process (as this process will destroy the valuable properties of honey). Conventional honey are usually pasteurized, but still may not kill the spores of Clostridium Botulinum, a type of bacteria that survives in honey.
These spores are harmless to adults, but because infant’s intestine and digestive system are not fully developed to be able to destroy them, the bacteria can grow and produce a neurotoxin in their intestine. This condition is known as “Infant Botulism”.
Therefore, for prevention, all types of honey should NOT be given to infant under the age of 12 months.
