2006-12-13 06:54:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
For a child under twelve months of age, there is a risk of botulism from eating honey and it should be avoided. The spores of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria can be found in honey, and when ingested by an infant, the spores can release a toxin that causes botulism.
Infant Botulism
According to the CDC, infants with botulism 'appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated, and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone,' which may 'progress to cause paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk and respiratory muscles.'
Although parents often know not to give their infants under twelve months of age plain honey, they often overlook other foods that contain honey in them, such as Honey Graham Crackers, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Wheat Bread, etc. Although the honey in these foods may be processed, it may not be pasteurized, and so may still contain botulism spores in them and should be avoided. If you feel strongly about giving these foods to your infant, call the manufacturer to make sure that they are safe.
2006-12-13 06:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There is a natural bacterium in honey, which cannot be filtered out. It produces a toxin called botulin in the intestines of infants, causing infant botulism. After the age of 1 year the intestines have matured enough to handle the toxin.
2006-12-13 14:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Medusa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey and corn syrup both have something in them that can cause a form of botulism in infants. When we reach the age of about a year, our bodies start making chemicals that kill those spores, and honey and corn syrup are no longer dangerous to us.
2006-12-13 14:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by ntm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bacteria that they use to make honey stable to store for a long time is dangerous to feed to children under one. This is because their stumicks can not kill the bug.
2006-12-13 15:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by mouses_moyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children under one are more susceptible to Botulism, that one can get from honey, and honey products.
2006-12-13 15:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because honey has small amounts of botulism. Adults can handle the small amount, but small children cannot.
2006-12-13 14:56:16 · answer #6 · answered by Chris J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's funny that that question is under "General-Pets"!! Kids are pets?? lol. I don't know the answer to the question, I just wanted to point out the humor of that. Have a good day. :)
2006-12-13 15:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by rapunzel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they likely wouldn't be able to fight off the bears.
2006-12-13 14:55:33 · answer #8 · answered by alighier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be too thick
2006-12-13 18:25:56 · answer #9 · answered by IDK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋