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by DanBC 4295 days ago
Botulism is one risk from honey, and it's a good reason to avoid it until the child is a year old.

It's also mostly sugar and thus is not needed by tiny children. Avoiding it is probably a good idea for tooth health.

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/foods-...

"English teeth" is a bit of banter, but it's true. Tooth removal is the main reason to hospitalise (primary school age (4 to 11)) children. One in four children at five years old had some decay.

Being strict with sugar - especially in drinks - and proper toothbrushing will reduce this.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Dental-decay/Pages/Introduction...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10964323/Tooth-...

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Honey is a natural expectorant, however - used in cough drops like certain Ricola flavors, so assuming your child is > 1 year old, it's actually beneficial to administer occasionally.
Yes, the careful use of honey is beneficial in some situations. I'm not suggesting that all sugars should be excluded from a child's diet.

I've also seen honey used in burn dressings which was fascinating. Also grusome.