​Beekeepers are frequently asked if it is safe for babies to eat honey. Babies younger than 1 year old should not be given honey. Clostridium bacteria that cause infant botulism usually thrive in soil and dust. However, they can also contaminate certain foods — honey in particular. Infant botulism can cause muscle weakness, with signs like poor sucking, a weak cry, constipation, and decreased muscle tone (floppiness)… read more… 

Additional information:

• When can my baby eat honey? (babycenter.com)
• Infant botulism (kidshealth.org)
• Infant botulism FAQ (mayoclinic.org)