Infant Botulism

Infant Botulism is a pretty scary illness that can be fatal for your baby.  This illness happen because babies ingest Clostridium Botulinum bacteria.  This bacteria produce toxin within the baby's body, which can cause muscle weakness and breathing problems.  Clostridium Botulinum usually found in dirt, dust, and honey.  That's why you shouldn't give honey to baby under 1 years old!  At this age it is save to give honey to your baby, because his mature digestive system can remove the bacteria out of the body before it causing any harm.

Here it is the Symptoms of Infant Botulism :

1. Constipation
   
2. Weak Cry
3. Poor Feeding
4. Muscle Weakness
5. Breathing Problems
   

If your baby having those symptoms above 3-30 days after you suspect him infected with the bacteria (you'll never know, your baby might accidentally eat honey, or ingest the bacteria from dust or dirt while playing), you should call your doctor immediately!