#AskTheExpert Is giving honey to newborn ok? I have heard from my grandmom that during their time there was a custom just to give a tiny drop of honey to newborn when they are born. Is that actually ok for the baby?

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ExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. hello no it is absolutely not ok to give Honey to your newborn baby because it can induce severe allergic response introduce only after baby complete one year of age

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