Don t heat bottles in a microwave oven. The bottle may feel cool on the outside but still have hot spots inside that could burn a baby s tender mouth. Heat the bottle in a pan, or run it under hot water instead. Test formula on your wrist to check the temperature. Honey is Harmful for Babies Babies under 1 year old should never be fed honey.
Honey has spores in it that can cause a disease called infant botulism.
Older children have better developed intestinal tracts, so honey is safe for them. There are many people besides mom and dad who will be very important in your child s life. Infants need lots of attention, and sometimes it can feel like there s no time left for anyone else. A good way to have some special time with older children is to read to them while the baby is eating. If an older child wants to help with the baby, he can fetch diapers, talk or sing to the baby or draw some pictures to hang by the baby s crib or changing table.