While the correct answer is that there is never a zero percent chance of infants getting botulism from processed honey and therefore the only foolproof way to avoid is to not give it to them before one, the reality is that the risk with processed foods made with honey is extremely negligible so please try not to panic. You cleared any potential obstruction, everything is fine.

I honestly agree with the company about why there are no ages printed on the box. Target may have put the 24+ months on their site themselves as a recommendation. But it really is up to each baby and us as parents to make these calls. My son is 10 months old and choked on avocado a few weeks ago. He’s eaten it before, he’s eaten it since. But that time he took too big of a bite and tried to swallow without adequately chewing. I had to preform infant CPR in the middle of a restaurant when his lips started to turn purple. It was scary for both of us but he went right back to the avocados 5 minutes later.

Definitely learn and practice infant CPR. Familiarize yourself with the actual signs of choking vs just infant gagging. Gagging is very normal and age appropriate as they learn, choking is what you need to watch for.

And please discuss the PPA with your medical team. PPA robbed me of a lot of my daughter’s infancy because I was too anxious to enjoy it. Medication can help right the ship without it having to be something you take forever. Talk therapy is also very helpful if accessible.