is splenda bad for babies?

Question

my 10 month old loves flavored water. The Flavor Splash Aquafina water. In the ingrediants is splenda besides that not much so I was wondering if anyone new about this?

Answer 1

Splenda, and other artificial sweeteners can't be good for a baby (they're not even really good for adults). If your baby likes flavored water, then get water and mix in a little concentrated juice.

Answer 2

There is actually a bit of info about that very topic in this months American Baby magazine. If I remember correctly it said to avoid. Stating to give sweets such as fruits instead.....
I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old with one on the way and I have always personally tried to steer away from it.....just because we really don't know. Have you looked at the other flavored waters? Have you tried the Naked juice? My kids love it and in each bottle there are like 2-4 servings of fruit or veggies depending on the bottle. A little pricy but it is always on sale too! Hope that helps!
PS Ever tried getting floride water and adding a smidge of lemon, lime, apricot, or another concentrate?

Answer 3

I think Splenda is bad for everyone. If you baby likes fruit flavored water, mix some fruit juice with it.

Answer 4

Anyone who eats too much Splenda will get diarrhea. I wouldn't give it to a baby.

Answer 5

I don't think any of the artificial sweetners are good for young children or babies. My father in law lives on diet pepsi and is always trying to shove it down my childrens throats even after I have told him I do not want them drinking it. I put my foot down and got my husband to say something to him. I heard it could cause tumors in young children, don't know if it's true, but not willing to take the chance either.

Answer 6

You shouldn't give artificial sweeteners or colorants to a baby, their body is not yet equipped to metabolize man made junk. I believe there are special diluted juices and waters for babies, just ask at the grocery store.

Answer 7

Splenda isn't good for anyone, regardless of age. The best thing you can eat is raw sugar.

Answer 8

Splenda is such a new product I don't think you should be giving you 10 month old diet subs...

Answer 9

SPLENDA

The United States can't seem to get enough of sucralose, the no-calorie artificial sweetener sold under the brand name Splenda.

However, the demand for this sweetener has forced Tate & Lyle (the company that makes sucralose) to ration shipments of it, which is affecting production for both small and large companies who are dependent on sucralose for business. Some companies are even willing to hold off on making certain products until the supply of sucralose has been replenished.

The growing public interest in this sweetener has been a reflection on the fact that many Americans are partaking in low-carb diets, not to mention have a constant desire to cut calories.

Manufacturers have also taken an interest in sucralose because it:
*Has at least twice the shelf life of aspartame, the key ingredient found in Equal
*Does not react to heat and can easily be used in baking and in products that use high temperatures during their manufacture

The interest in low-carb dieting, in conjunction with the fame of sucralose among manufacturers, has led to an abundance of artificially sweetened food products on the market. In fact, the number of products containing sucralose as a key ingredient has more than doubled this past year from 573 to 1,330. And, with 22 percent of Americans striving to eat less sugar, the market for artificial sweeteners has grown significantly, though the success of sucralose has far surpassed its competitors:

*Equal's share of the American tabletop sweetener market has dropped from 23.7 percent to 19.4 percent
*Sweet'N Low's share declined from 17.8 percent to 15.6 percent
*Splenda's share has risen from 37.3 percent to 48.8 percent

As the success of Splenda/sucralose mounts, competitors are determined to devise ways to make their sweeteners more appealing to consumers. Merisant, the maker of Equal, has been focused on doing a better job marketing and packaging their product, and have even considered creating different flavors of Equal.

SunHerald.com December 4, 2004
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/thesunherald/business/10336339.htm

Dr. Mercola's Comment:

You probably recall an article I posted regarding the overwhelming popularity of Splenda/sucralose in processed foods that is preventing the product's manufacturer (Tate & Lyle) from taking on new customers and limiting its supply to old ones.

Well, it seems that many companies who regularly use sucralose for business are willing to wait (and temporarily delay the debut of new soft drinks that will only poison your health) until the supply of the artificial sweetener has been stocked back up. What's worse, the overwhelming demand for the product is due in large part to those people who are Splenda-dependent -- people who feel using this artificial sweetener is far better for their health and weight. Not true!

Folks, if you are consuming Splenda because you think it is a safe alternative to sugar or other artificial sweeteners, then you may be in for a big surprise. Research in animals has shown that consuming sucralose comes hand-in-hand with a plethora of health problems.

SPLENDA'S SOUR SIDE EFFECTS
*Shrunken thymus glands (up to 40 percent shrinkage)
*Enlarged liver and kidneys
*Atrophy of lymph follicles in the spleen and thymus
*Reduced growth rate
*Decreased red blood cell count
*Diarrhea

If this list is not convincing enough for you, I highly recommend reading some of my other concerns regarding this potentially toxic no-calorie sweetener.

But perhaps the most revealing and powerful way to learn the dangerous truth about Splenda is to read someone's personal experience with it. Nearly every month we receive a report from someone who has had an adverse reaction to Splenda; you can see many of these reports posted on my site. The fact is, many people are uneducated about the negative effects this product can have on your health and body and find out only after they experience a negative reaction.

Answer 10

It's bad for anybody. Don't poison your kid.