20-006 · EVIDENCE A · LOW-RISK READING
Do not feed honey to children under 1 year old
不满 1 岁不喂蜂蜜
No cost involved
Never give honey to babies under 1 year of age. This includes honey water, honey mixed into baby food, and any baked goods containing honey. Honey can contain bacteria that cause botulism. An adult’s gut microbiome is able to keep these bacteria in check, but a baby’s cannot. The same rule applies to homemade pickled foods and fermented products.
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What feels good now
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What the source says
The source summarizes the return this way: “Never give honey to babies under 1 year of age. This includes honey water, honey mixed into baby food, and any baked goods containing honey. Honey can contain bacteria that cause botulism. An adult’s gut microbiome is able to keep these bacteria in check, but a baby’s cannot. The same rule applies to homemade pickled foods and fermented products.” Evidence grade A. The original states the population, caveats, and sources; this is not a personal forecast.
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THE ENGLISH EDITION
Original recommendation and evidence
6. Do not feed honey to children under 1 year old
Cost: No cost involved
In plain terms: Never give honey to babies under 1 year of age. This includes honey water, honey mixed into baby food, and any baked goods containing honey. Honey can contain bacteria that cause botulism. An adult’s gut microbiome is able to keep these bacteria in check, but a baby’s cannot. The same rule applies to homemade pickled foods and fermented products.
Benefit: According to the Chinese CDC, “Do not feed honey to children under 1 year of age” because “honey may contain bacteria that cause botulism.” An adult’s gut microbiome can suppress these bacterial spores — the dormant form of the bacteria — while a baby’s cannot.
Evidence grade: A
Sources: US CDC. Preventing Botulism. <https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/prevention/index.html>
Notes: Foods and drinks to avoid include honey water, honey mixed into baby food, and any pastries containing honey. Likewise, homemade pickled foods and fermented products should not be given to infants.
Read the complete Chinese source and notes
6. 不满 1 岁不喂蜂蜜
成本: 不花钱
说人话: 孩子不满 1 岁，不要喂蜂蜜。蜂蜜水、拌进辅食里的蜂蜜、含蜂蜜的糕点，都算。蜂蜜里可能带有引起肉毒中毒的细菌。大人肚子里的菌群能压住它，婴儿压不住。自家做的腌菜和发酵食品，也是同样的道理。
收益: 美国疾控中心的说法是「不要给 1 岁以下的儿童喂蜂蜜」，因为「蜂蜜可能含有引起肉毒中毒的细菌」。成年人的肠道菌群能压住这种芽孢（这种细菌的休眠状态），婴儿压不住
证据等级: A
来源: US CDC. Preventing Botulism. <https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/prevention/index.html>
备注: 不能喂的包括蜂蜜水、拌了蜂蜜的辅食、含蜂蜜的糕点。同样的道理，自家做的腌菜和发酵食品，也不要给婴儿吃
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