Why cant i give my baby honey?

Botulism: Honey and corn syrup can contain a bacteria called clostridium botulinum. This isn't a problem for adults but c. Botulinum spores can germinate inside the baby's intestines and produce a toxin. The symptoms of infant botulism are constipation, poor eating, weakness, a weak cry and can progress to difficulty breathing. That's why kids under the age of 12 months shouldn't eat honey.

Botulism spores: Babies less than one year can potentially become seriously ill from botulism spores that may theoretically be present in honey.