Your question is a good one. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends honey not be given to infants younger than 12 months, due to the possibility of the presence of botulism spores. These spores can grow and produce toxins in the infant's intestinal tract, which can in turn cause a potentially deadly food poisoning. Baking doesn't kill the botulinum spores, so avoid honey in all forms, even in cookies or graham crackers, until your baby is a year old. The digestive tract of a child older than 12 months, like an adult, can safely digest honey without the risk of illness.

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