Tuesday 24 March 2015

'When can I Introduce Honey for my Baby?' - Read this article Before Deciding

          
I feel it is Highly important to mention two Myths, that almost every Mother would hear, before going into the actual topic.
             1. Honey would aid in the speech abilities of the infant, when applied on his tongue regularly.
             2. Honey would help the baby latch better, when applied on the mother's Nipple.(If you have Latching problem please refer this article about  Latching Problem)

Not discussing into the Myths let's see what will honey actually do to the children, that will wipe out both these myths regardless they are correct or wrong!
        Honey contains botulism spores named clostridium bacteria that is said to cause Infant Botulism which may cause muscle weakness in Infants(less than 1 year). The Honey is neither Pasteurized nor sterilized and that is the reason the disease causing bacteria is not destroyed. The bacteria is said to be destroyed only when cooked at very high temperature and not in household cooking methods. So refrain from using those products that are said to contain pasteurized honey in it.

What is the right age to Introduce Honey?
                Never think about it till you celebrate her first birthday!!!!!!!!  


Own Ideas and Experience being commented here is highly appreciable, so that other mothers also benefit out of it.



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