A commonly asked question when it comes to food for infants is about giving babies honey. Honey should never be given to children under the age of 12 months old.
As a natural sugar, honey may be a preferred sweetener for many health conscious mom. However, raw honey is not for everyone. It should not be given to infants under one year because of the rare possibility of being infected with the bacteria that causes botulism. Once a toddler reaches one year old, their digestive system is mature enough to kill any botulism germs.
If your child has a cough, try giving him honey before bed. The thick syrup coats and soothes the back of the throat, while the sweet taste causes salivation, which thins mucus and reduces the urge to cough.
For kids ages 1 to 5, start with a half teaspoon and for those 6 and up, offer one teaspoon.
As a natural sugar, honey may be a preferred sweetener for many health conscious mom. However, raw honey is not for everyone. It should not be given to infants under one year because of the rare possibility of being infected with the bacteria that causes botulism. Once a toddler reaches one year old, their digestive system is mature enough to kill any botulism germs.
Treating Cough with Honey:
Dosage:
For kids ages 1 to 5, start with a half teaspoon and for those 6 and up, offer one teaspoon.
