Explain why it is an advantage to give babies orange juice as well as milk.?

Answer 1

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Breast fed is best fed, and no supplementals should be added for the first six weeks.
I've never heard of babies being on an orange juice/milk diet before, and I strongly suspect that it would not be advantageous at all.
Sometimes, some apple or prune juice can be given to assist with constipation, but this should be well diluted with water. Likewise, a bit of sugar and water can assist with colic if needed.
Orange juice is way too strong for a babies stomach, and probably shouldn't be introduced until the baby is eating orange segments as finger foods.

Answer 2

It isn't. You should not give straight milk to a baby b/c 1) it could lead to your baby being anemic and 2) it lacks adequate nutrition for a fast-growing baby. Most formulas are milk-based, but are fortified w/ the nutrients your baby needs.

You should also not give orange juice to a baby. Here's what babycenter.com has to say about when to give a baby citrus fruits:

Citrus fruits -- such as oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines -- are very acidic and can cause stomach upset or diarrhea in babies. That's why doctors recommend that you wait until your child is at least 12 months old to offer any citrus fruits or juices. What's so special about turning 1? That's the age when most babies' digestive system is fairly developed and can handle the acid in these fruits without problems.

They also advice watering down those juices after the baby turns 1. You shouldn't give your baby a ton of juice anyway--whole fruits have more fiber. So instead of giving your toddler a cup of orange juice, give him a de-seeded and carefully peeled section of orange!

Answer 3

There would be no advantage what so ever to giving an infant orange juice. In fact if the baby is being breast fed it could be a really bad idea. Anything that you give a breastfed baby, in a bottle, is teaching him that he does not have to nurse and it is also replacing an infinitely superior form of nutrition with an inferior one. Breast milk is the only thing that a small baby needs and he will totally thrive on it. He does not need any type of supplement and anything that you give him only undermines the advantages of breastfeeding. Some babies that get used to drinking out of bottles will become less efficient at breastfeeding because with bottles they do not have to put forth any effort, the liquid just flows into their mouths. They will quickly get lazy and enjoy this way of drinking. For this reason I advice new mothers NOT to take home the free samples of formula that they give you at the hospital. If you don't have it in the house you will not be tempted to give it to the baby.
Breastfeeding is by far the superior way to feed a baby and he will not need any supplements to this diet for quite some time. You can talk to your pediatrician about this also.
Enjoy your new baby!
Blessings
Lady Trinity~

Answer 4

Define "baby". Under 1 should not get it at all. My doctor had citrus fruits on the potential allergy list and to not let any of my kids have it until they were 1. I suppose an advantage to it for an older baby is the Vitamin C. I don't think milk has that.

And to the poster who said babies under 1 should only get formula, you're wrong. Most doctors now say to start introducing solid foods with cerals about 4 months, working into jarred baby food about 6 months and table foods after that when the baby wants it. Fruit juices other than citrus are ok too after about 6 months.

Answer 5

Citrus fruits and juices are not recommended for babies under the age of 1. There is a lot of acidity in orange juice that may cause babies under 12 months to have reactions to it. All juice, even 100% juice, contains sugar and it is not healthy to drink a lot of it. For babies and toddlers, a lot of juice fills up their tiny tummies and then they are not hungry for the formula and/or breast milk that they need. A baby who is eating solids can get plenty of Vitamin C from prepared baby fruits and does not need orange juice. If your baby is over 12 months and you want to give him/her orange juice with a meal or snack then dilute the juice 1/2 water to 1/2 juice and limit the daily intake of juice to 4-6 ounces. In between meals and snacks offer only water to drink. I have been a mom to 4 kids for 27 years and have provided daycare in my home for 20 years. I began to notice a marked increase in poor and picky eaters with the increase in constant sippy cup use. I personally have not found any evidence that there is any advantage to giving children juice of any kind. I prefer to serve whole fruits which have more health benefits than juice. I serve mostly milk and water to my own family and my daycare children. Juice is occasionally served as part of snack time.

Answer 6

How old is the baby? He she should have nothing but formula if under the age of 1! If it is a toddler, it is good to alternate because of the vitamins found in juice (plus a toddler needs very little milk since he/she should be eating regular food). However, you are best off getting special 'baby' juice as it contains less sugar than regular juice does.

Answer 7

i dont believe it is. Theres little nutritional value in orange juice that babies cant get from milk in better forms. Its a waste of a feeding, something that should never be wasted on an infant.

Answer 8

well some baby cant break down the enzymes thta are in the milk, sometimes it either gives them the runs, and in my sons case makes them constipatied if they are 1 or older i will suggest if you are starting them on milk start of with 2% its more easier for them to break down the fat that is in the milk. OJ have vitamins in them for you child but i wouldnt really give him/her to much of it because of the citruis that is in the juice. But if i were you i would try juicey juice but even when i give them that i still add water to it half water have juice. But i dont really give my kids much juice its mostly water.

Answer 9

I never gave my babies orange juice. It is too acidic and has too much sugar in it.

Answer 10

I don't know if you should give babies OJ, but maybe toddlers. OJ has vitamins in it that milk doesn't.