Honey under 1 year...

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I know dd can't have honey until she's over a year but I wondered about if it's cooked. I ask because MIL has bought some Peter Rabbit cookies which don't specify not suitable under 12m while other products in the range do and I've also bought a 'kids' pasta sauce then realised it contains honey.

TIA

Anyone?

I have some Peter Rabbit cookies but they are apple flavoured. They say not for under 12m, but it is in very small text on the back of the packet very near the bottom (could MIL have not seen it?). Sorry not to be more help.

The risk (theoretical I think) is to do with a possible bacteria present in honey so place your bets as to whether cooking would kill it. Would be interesting to google whether any child has actually had any reaction to this and what magically happens when they turn one that prevents this...

I think the problem is a possible reaction to the pollen, rather than bacteria. I wouldn't risk it, if I were you.

funny, was just wondering about this as there's a recipe in the 9-12 month section of my baby cook book that uses honey...

Well, the things you learn on here, and as for the links between bf and infant botulism. Very interesting...

Thanks everyone! I think I'll hang on a bit longer with the cookies! I mentioned that I'd heard the Peter Rabbit pasta was good so MIL bought the whole range!! Lots of the things are unsuitable for under 12m but mostly due to texture I think.