Are honey nut cheerios safe for one year old?

[Anonymous]

I agree with the PPs. Kids without known allergy risks should be given nuts early. Honey is not recommended for kids under 1, due to possible botulism spores, but this does not apply to things what have honey cooked in. But is there even any honey in this product?

The reason not to give this is the sugar and being a processed and branded food. Even plain cheerios have sugar, although not as much. Just make oatmeal and other simple whole foods.

[Anonymous]

Agree with PPs--I wouldn't worry about the honey or nuts, but I can't imagine giving my baby a sugar cereal.

[Anonymous]

Agree with PPs--I wouldn't worry about the honey or nuts, but I can't imagine giving my baby a sugar cereal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no longer a rule about not introducing nuts until 2. So please do, sooner than later. Talk to your pediatrician.

Wow...that is so NOT true. In fact, many pediatricians recommend to wait until 3 years now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sugar bomb. That cereal has about the most high fructose corn syrup of any on the market.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45575890/ns/today-today_health/t/some-kids-cereals-pack-more-sugar-twinkie/

oh well i am using the organic version, i wonder if that makes a difference.

I hope this is a joke and you're not that gullible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is no longer a rule about not introducing nuts until 2. So please do, sooner than later. Talk to your pediatrician.

Wow...that is so NOT true. In fact, many pediatricians recommend to wait until 3 years now.

You are wrong. It is true. Late introduction of solids is related to increased allergic reactions. Check out the AAP guidelines - that is who sets the standard and they say introduce foods early unless you have food allergies in your family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sugar bomb. That cereal has about the most high fructose corn syrup of any on the market.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45575890/ns/today-today_health/t/some-kids-cereals-pack-more-sugar-twinkie/

oh well i am using the organic version, i wonder if that makes a difference.

I hope this is a joke and you're not that gullible.

+1

[Anonymous]

as a pp said it is the honey you shouldn't be feeding your baby- there is a risk of botchulism-

[Anonymous]

Nuts are not an issue unless you have some history of allergies. Honey is fine for 12+ months. But the refined SUGAR in those things is absolutely the worst thing you can feed your baby. You are doing your kid a huge disservice by helping her develop a sweet tooth at this age. Other than the artificial colors, I don't think Honey Nut Cheerios are much better (if at all) than Fruity Pebbles or Cap'n Crunch.

[Anonymous]

You're not giving your kids raw honey. It's fine.

The nut "rule" no longer applies, as a categorical rule (as others have correctly pointed out).

As long as your not letting the kid down these things all day, a few honey nut cheerios is not going to kill your child. Regardless of what the sancti-mommies say. Most things in moderation are fine. Includine HN Cheerios.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the PPs. Kids without known allergy risks should be given nuts early. Honey is not recommended for kids under 1, due to possible botulism spores, but this does not apply to things what have honey cooked in. But is there even any honey in this product?

The reason not to give this is the sugar and being a processed and branded food. Even plain cheerios have sugar, although not as much. Just make oatmeal and other simple whole foods.

What does it being a branded food have to do with anything?

[Anonymous]

Agree on the branded food question...doesn't matter what's in it...but if it's "branded" STAY AWAY!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As long you don't care about her teeth.

Christ. Why do you have to be so pissy and rude?

[Anonymous]

We were at a hotel where they have the buffet breakfast and my mother came back with Cheerios for DS. He was eating them and eating them and eating them like he never eats them at home. And then I got a whiff of them and realized they were the honey nut kind. As everyone else has said, it's not the nuts nor the honey...it's the sugar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sugar bomb. That cereal has about the most high fructose corn syrup of any on the market.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45575890/ns/today-today_health/t/some-kids-cereals-pack-more-sugar-twinkie/

oh well i am using the organic version, i wonder if that makes a difference.

I hope this is a joke and you're not that gullible.

WEll I looked at the ingredients and it has a lot less sugar than the traditional kind -- isnt that what everyone is saying the issue is? The sugar content?