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Honey is a natural sweetener that has many benefits, but also in some cases can be very dangerous, especially for babies.
This is because some mothers often to calm your children sweetened with honey natural juices when the same are very acidic, and in these conditions creates an environment highly conducive to the development of spores of Clostridium botulinum.
The spores of botulism bacteria that survive are resistant to honey, and are in the environment, although in most cases are harmless to adults, due to correct heartburn, small your digestive system so can destroy Clostridium botulinum spores can cause infant botulism in children.
If at any time I asked what were the reasons why they say that we should not sweeten porridge with honey babies, it is clear that this is one of the main. So it is advisable not feed honey, nor any other artificial sweetener, unless recommended by your pediatrician, children under 18 months of age.