How old is a child to drink honey water

Children over one year old can drink honey water appropriately if they are not allergic. The main ingredient in honey water is honey, which may contain Clostridium botulinum, and is generally not recommended for children under one year of age because their gastrointestinal digestive function is not yet perfect. Children over the age of one have gradually perfected their digestive function and can drink small amounts of honey water. Although children over one year old can drink honey water, but because honey water contains pollen and other allergic substances, so allergic patients can not drink. In addition, honey water can not replace water, a large number of babies drink honey water, may promote gastrointestinal peristalsis appear dilute stools. And honey water in high sugar, easy to cause dental caries in children, so drinking honey water must be moderate. In short, the child can not drink honey water must follow the doctor’s advice. If there is any discomfort, timely medical attention.