The only exceptions are the radiation-sterilized manukas such as 
Medihoney. No viable Clostridium spores, no risk of infant botulism. We 
still don't want to feed anything but human milk to babies under 6 mos 
old, but incidental ingestion of a tiny bit of Medihoney is not a risk.

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  www.cwgenna.com

On 3/9/2015 5:10 PM, the juliest person you know wrote:
> Manuka honey kicks ass.  It's awesome on a sore throat, can be used for minor skin afflictions and burns, or skin afflictions that are unaffected by medications.  Still, it's honey, and should not be used any place a baby will ingest it.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81nuka_honey
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> http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/manuka-honey-medicinal-uses
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> http://www.webmd.boots.com/vitamins-and-minerals/manuka-honey
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> Trader Joe's sometimes carries Manuka honey.  Beware of counterfeit honey, though.  A lot of products labeled as honey or manuka honey are adulterated with sugar syrups or non-manuka honey.    Julie Tardos, who has a jar in her cupboard for medicinal purposes ==== I went to rehab in wine country just to keep my options open.  -- Robin Williams
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