From what age can honey be given to children

In the opinion of pediatricians, it is best to begin to teachchild to honey from 3 years old. This is explained by the fact that honey refers to food-allergens. A child's organism is much more sensitive than an adult to changes in diet and can give an allergic reaction to a new dish. In 3 years the digestive and immune systems of the baby are already more stable and will be able to benefit from this curative treat.From what age will honey bring the largestthe benefit depends on the child. Photo: Getty The chemical composition of honey is close to the composition of the blood, so it is so useful for health, it helps children to develop faster and not get sick. But, like other highly allergenic foods - eggs, fish, citrus, chocolate - it requires a cautious and gradual introduction into the diet of a child. If the sweetness is collected by "the right bees", that is not a fake, the baby does not suffer from allergies, relatives have no allergies to beekeeping products, then you can give the kid a drop of honey on the water after a year. Until a year, doctors are not advised to experiment with this product, since the reaction may be unpredictable.

In what quantity can honey be given to a child, to whom is it harmful?

If acquaintance with honey has happened without problems before, the norms of consumption of delicacies per day are as follows:

• after a year - up to 1/2 tsp;
• after 2 years - up to 1 tsp;
• after 3 - 1-2 tsp;
• 3-5 - up to 20 g;
• 6-9 - up to 50g.

The daily dose should be divided into 2-3 doses. After a month of daily use, take a break for up to 3 weeks. If there was a reaction in the form:

• a shallow rash on the skin;
• coryza, sneezing, shortness of breath;
• nausea, diarrhea, it is necessary to exclude honey and consult a pediatrician.

If honey is to blame for this, you will have to give it up. You can not use this beekeeping product for individual intolerance, diabetes, exudative diathesis.

How to better introduce honey to children

To reduce the allergenicity of honey, it is better to mix it with the already familiar dishes and napmtkami;

• kefir, tea, water;
• porridge, cottage cheese;
• add to the baking.

Adding honey to tea or water, remember that inhot drinks it is harmful. It is added only in a warm drink. If the child refuses the honey, insist on his admission is not worth it. The time will come and the baby will appreciate the pleasant taste and healing properties of honey. Correct introduction of this unique delicacy into the baby's diet will make him healthier, smarter and stronger.

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