"Honey is a natural sweetener, so I want my children to eat it too!"
With this in mind, we are inclined to give honey to babies, but

Wait a minute!?
In fact, giving honey to babies under one year old is a big pitfall.
Please be sure to know.

[Risks lurking in honey]
Honey may contain spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum . These spores are heat-resistant and do not die when heated in the usual way.

Babies under the age of one have an immature intestinal environment, and there is a possibility that the spores of Clostridium botulinum may germinate in the intestines and produce toxins.
This can lead to a serious illness called infant botulism.

Infant botulism can cause muscle paralysis, breathing difficulties, and in severe cases can be life-threatening.
[ Why is it okay for children over 1 year old?]
After the age of one, your baby's intestinal environment will be more established and able to resist botulinum spores, making it easier for them to eat honey.

What can be used instead of honey?
If you want to give your baby a sweet alternative to honey, we recommend mashing up some fruits or vegetables.
These ingredients are not only naturally sweet, but also rich in vitamins and minerals.

It is very dangerous to give honey to babies under 1 year old.
If you are going to give honey to your baby, make sure you wait until they are over one year old.
For further safety information, it is best to consult with your pediatrician .