Babies under 1 year of age should not be given juice, although many pediatricians do
recommend small amounts of juice for children that are constipated.
Not exact matches
Bear in mind, straight fruit
juice is not
recommended for children (see Taking the «Icky» Out
of Picky Eaters for an explanation as to why), however, it is my opinion that using a
small amount is a good compromise to make these nourishing beverages more drinkable and enjoyable — particularly for those parents trying to compete with commercial soft drink choices.
I never
recommend completely eliminating these «good gas» foods, because they contain lots
of nutrients, but eating them in
small amounts or with lemon
juice to stimulate digestive enzymes can help minimize your bloat.