Some parents know to avoid
giving children juice or milk in the bottle before bed, staying away from non-diluted juice as much as possible, and wiping baby's gums - and later those first little buds with a damp cloth to prevent decay.
XD I'm less concerned about women
giving children juice than I am about people giving 11 month olds a happy meal lol
If you choose to give
your child juice, make sure you offer it after she finishes her solid foods or formula so she won't fill up on juice and miss out on the more nutritious foods and formula.
If you've been serving
your child juice since his preschool days at snack time, you may want to reconsider.
I gave all three of
my children juice (8, 5, 1) and none of them have an over abundant sweet tooth, nor are any of them overweight.
That's why the AAP suggests giving
your child juice in a regular cup, rather than a sippy cup or bottle, which is a lot easier to drink from again and again.
If you want to offer
your child juice at this stage, make sure it's 100 percent fruit juice with no added sugar or artificial sweetener.
When you do give
your child juice, opt for a regular cup and not a bottle or sippy cup / water bottle.
If you choose to give
your child juice, it's best to wait until he or she is at least 6 months old and to give only a small amount.
If you do give
your child juice, limit it to 4 to 6 ounces a day.
If you do give
your child juice, make sure it's 100 percent juice to avoid added sugar, and try diluting it so it's at least half water.
One important warning: do not give
your child juice, which contains too much simple sugar and may ruin a child's appetite for the more nourishing food choices.
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