No, the consumption of honey by children under 1 year old is strictly forbidden. The reason is “infant botulism.” Honey can naturally contain spores of Clostridium botulinum. These spores are absolutely safe for older children and adults because their digestive systems can cope with them without a problem, but they are very dangerous for infants under 1 year old. These spores can cause infant botulism, which is a very dangerous disease. Therefore, do not give honey to children under 1 year old in any form. This includes in tea, in food, or directly.
