Honey is a great replacement for sugar that also tastes delicious. As we know honey is a good source of antioxidants and amino acids which is also used for medicinal purposes too. Having too many benefits, honey also contains certain types of bacteria that may lead to botulism in infants. Doctors suggest giving raw honey to children who are younger than 1 year as their digestive system is not developed enough to handle it and can lead to diseases. Many of you must have already known this. During pregnancy, many women would get hesitation about consuming honey during their pregnancy it would reach the baby in the womb directly.