Nigeria, June 27 -- Does mixing moringa leaves with honey make a crawling child walk faster?

Claim: An X user alleged that a teaspoonful of powdered moringa leaves mixed with honey, given to a baby once daily, makes a crawling child walk faster.

Verdict: False! No scientific evidence shows that moringa leaves mixed with honey make a crawling child walk faster. There are dangers associated with babies consuming moringa and honey. Health bodies do not recommend honey for babies younger than one year old because of the risk of infant botulism.

Developmental milestones are essential for tracking a baby's development, and walking is one of them. Because each baby is different, not all babies will meet these milestones exactly.

While most b...