Honey is rich in vitamins and trace elements, has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, expectorant effect. It can be used in a variety of foods and beverages, as well as in cooking for making pastries.
But honey is also a strong allergen. An allergic reaction to honey is most often manifested on the skin in the form of itching and a rash on the body. Buckwheat honey is considered the most allergenic, and acacia honey is the safest.
When is honey introduced into the baby's diet?
It is recommended to introduce honey into the child's menu no earlier than 12-18 months of age.
It is recommended to start introducing honey into a baby's diet not in its pure form, but by adding a few drops to drinks or food.
After you have given your child a drink with honey, you should monitor the body's reaction. If there is no reaction, you can increase the volume of the product, again continuing to add honey to other products.
As well as being an allergy-causing food, honey given to babies can also be dangerous for children under 1 year of age.
The reason for that is botulism. It is an infectious disease that develops due to the ingestion of botulinum toxin, one of the most famous toxic substances nowadays, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
Honey can contain these bacteria, which do not linger in the intestines of an adult, unlike those of a baby - due to the developed protective functions.
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