Question
Can a five-month-old baby drink honey water?
Answer
Babies under one year old are not recommended to drink honey water, as honey may be contaminated with botulinum bacteria. Additionally, babies’ digestive systems are not fully developed, and their immune systems are weaker, making them more susceptible to bacterial threats. The consumption of botulinum bacteria can reproduce and produce toxins in the baby’s intestines, combined with the baby’s poor liver detoxification ability, which may lead to botulism food poisoning. Moreover, babies may also be allergic to honey, so it should be avoided before the age of one.