Is it OK to feed a baby under a year graham crackers?

Question

They contain honey, which I know you shouldn't feed a baby under a year due to botulism, but because it is baked into a cracker is it OK? Do you know of a site that confirms or refutes this?

The danger is in the spores of the bacteria not the bacteria itself.

Answer 1

I can't remember at what age my children starting eating graham crackers. I went to www.keepkidshealthy.com and they suggest that although the honey may be cooked in these foods, it is not heat pasteurized to remove botulism spores. I doubt there is a high risk, but it might be worth waiting for awhile.

Answer 2

You shouldn't give a baby honey because of a risk of having a bee allergy as well. I would try melba toast or biter biscuits instead. Each can be found in the baby section with the baby food.

Answer 3

My daughter ate graham crackers at about 10 months. She had about 8 teeth so she could. I asked my doctor about the honey and she said honey nut cheero's were even okay because it is not pure honey.

Answer 4

My son did eat them before a year, but I bought the ones without honey, just to be on the safe side. I never asked for certainty, though.

Answer 5

Depends on how old your baby is. If he or she has enough teeth and can eat them without choking, grahams are fine.

Answer 6

I know a kid that is 10 months and he eats them

Answer 7

Ask Nabisco.com, if the baby has teeth it should be ok.

Answer 8

If you are not sure, dn't give it to them.
There is plenty of other things they can eat.

Answer 9

should be perfectly fine my little girl eats them.