https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:52:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897989 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:11:12 +0000 Grace 2897989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBarn: I worked on the development and production of the botulinum antitoxin, so I’m probably too close to the illness to be really rational, but I’d call the doctor just to know what to watch for. Better be safe than sorry. We hear stories pretty often about infant botulism and how our drug saved them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897980 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:55:46 +0000 paigeface 2897980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBarn: I would feel the same way but we too were really sick over here this week and I bet that is what it is. Never hurts to call the pediatrician just in case even for some peace of mind. I accidentally gave our son honey teddy grahams and honey cheerios before he was 1 and I freaked. He was ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897924 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:58:04 +0000 LBarn 2897924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I got a call from daycare today that my son is lethargic and has a low fever. I know in my gut that it’s not related to the honey (I was sick late last week and my daughters just getting over a cold) but it’s terrible timing since I’m already paranoid! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897886 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:10:32 +0000 peachykeen 2897886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did this with DD2 at newly 6 months old - gave her a taste of my yogurt which I realized right after was sweetened with honey. I felt TERRIBLE but also have some awful anxiety after having her so it wasn't totally rational. Know that it is VERY unlikely to affect her negatively and the risk decreases as they get closer to 1 year old. Basically, some babies immune systems will be ready sooner than others but it's considered "safe" for almost all of them by 1 year old. I'd basically just keep the info in the back of my mind because in the rare cases that anything does happen, it's not always immediate. So if you notice him acting weird you have the information to have him evaluated, but it's extremely unlikely after 6 months in reality. Sending hugs - you're a good mom to even think about it and be worried! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897879 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:36:23 +0000 LBarn 2897879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for the reassurance. Glad to know I’m not alone! Of course, he seems totally fine today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897858 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 22:09:56 +0000 MamaBear87 2897858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: we were at a hotel and I was like awesome Cheerios. Realized later they were honey nut 🤷😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897850 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:13:56 +0000 PurplePumps 2897850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! DH gave DS honey nut cheerios when he was like 9 months. I gave him some pumpkin soup today from Trader Joes that had honey too... but he turns one at the end of this month, so I think that's ok now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897823 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:08:41 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2897823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Literally the first thing my kid took a taste of at like 6 months old was a lick of honey garlic bbq sauce chicken! I was panicked when I realized and felt horrible but he was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897809 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:40:53 +0000 wrkbrk 2897809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: SO DID I hahaha!! And I felt like an idiot for not buying the plain ones 😂💁🏼‍♀️ He was of course totally fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897793 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:57:06 +0000 BadgerMom 2897793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Obviously it's always better to be safe than sorry especially when it comes to the health of your child, but I always try to put these kids of "oopsies" in perspective. Did you drive with your baby in the car today? -- because now THAT is a risky behavior! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897789 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:15:03 +0000 JennyPenny 2897789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave my kid honey grahams for months and months before I found out that the rule applies to cooked honey products too. No issues. The chance that something bad happens is so so so unlikely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897784 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:35:01 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2897784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave my baby a bite of PB and honey sandwich!! Completely forgot about the rule (poor baby 3!) it was farm fresh honey too. Anyways he was fine! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897775 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:17:25 +0000 MamaBear87 2897775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave my 9 month old honey nut Cheerios without thinking about it. She was totally fine. Most of the risk is with raw and uncooked honey. I would keep an eye on baby but would think everything should be fine. </p> <p>I'm sure I unknowingly gave honey sometimes. I didn't check the label on everything </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897773 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:14:54 +0000 graceandjoy 2897773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Who knows if I ever unknowingly gave something that contained honey too! I'd just let the doctor know and ask if there are any further steps; try not to worry!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/accidentally-gave-baby-honey#post-2897772 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:09:20 +0000 LBarn 2897772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all, so I’m freaking out a little. I gave my 7 month old some squash soup last night from Panera and only realized today (after looking up a recipe since he LOVED it) that it’s made with honey. Realistically I know the chances of botulism are so low and he really only had a few bites, but I’m paranoid. I’ll keep an eye on him for signs of course but what would you do? Has anyone done this? </p>