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Don't give your baby any honey before she's 12 months old, even if it's to treat a cough This is because honey can, very occasionally, contain a spore of a bacterium called clostridium botulinum. This can cause a rare form of food poisoning (botulism) in babies. If your baby has botulism, he may start to show symptoms around eight to 36 hours after eating honey. Phone your doctor straight away if your baby has eaten honey and then has the following:Another reason not to add honey or sugar to your baby's foods and drinks is because they can be damaging to his emerging teeth . They may also encourage a sweet tooth. If you would like to add more flavour to your baby's food, such as to baby rice or plain yogurt, try adding puréed fruit, mashed banana or dried fruit. These foods are naturally sweet and also contain valuable vitamins and minerals.Read more about caring for your baby's teeth