My mother in law gave my 2/12 year old girl a whole can of pepsi to have with dinner on christmas....i am against this practice 100%...special occasion or not...it still cola...i need some info to throw at her to explain..that pepsi is no way go for a 2-3yr old..is she crazy or me???help"
2006-12-26 02:35:50 · 30 answers · asked by Doug T 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Here is a fact, she is your daughter and you do not want her to drink soda. It is full of sugar and caffeine, my kids are 5 and 7 and on occasions like that I let them have rootbeer because there is no caffeine in it.
2006-12-26 02:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by lisa h 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
first off i think you are jumping the gun. If you were there when this happened you should have delt with it then, or better yet had your hubby deal with it. You dont act okay with the whole thing and then turn around and complain about it. Its not going to hurt your daughter, it happened one time and thats all. Its not the end of the world. Get over it, or your just going to cause problems in this family, and its not worth it at all. She probably didnt realize it was that big of a deal to you. But give some space and relax. Your daughter enjoyed a can of pepsi, AND?
Mom of 8,6,6,4 year old boys, and baby number 5 on the way.
You cannot protect your child 100% and the more kids you have the more you will understand this. Pop isnt going to hurt anyone, NOW im not saying its good for her or that she should have it more often. Not at all our kids only drink a can of soda like every few months lol and they are older. But its nothing to over react about and cause problems with your hubby and his mother.
2006-12-26 10:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Point one: If a small child MUST have cola for a special occasion- 3 oz cola, 3 ox water, together, MAX.
Point two: "Oh, no mom, she doesn't drink soft drinks." You stand and get a glass of milk yourself for the kid.
Point three: Maybe your mom is trying to get to you......my hubby always gives his 5yo a can or two of Wountain Dew before sending him home to his mom.....also, does your daughter ever stay with your mom when you aren't there? Might mom be giving her colas regularly? If mom has no respect for your parenting methods and choices then you really don't need to be taking your daughter around her- do you want your daughter taught that mom's choices mean nothing?
2006-12-26 15:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by imjustasteph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is your daughter. The buck stops with you. You will deside when it is best to give her soda.
People want to give kids soda because it's a special treat. She's too young to realize what a special treat soda is. Convience grandma to buy some Carnation Instant breakfast to mix in with her milk. Basically giving her chocolate milk which is a treat but also adding more minerals and vitamins to the milk which is much better for her than soda.
Also, if the child gets soda she'll always grab for cans of soda when she sees one. She might not know to keep her fingers out of the opening which can cause a bad cut.
If she gets soda it can cause more meltdowns, if you are drinking a soda, she'll fuss because she wants it and will refuse her milk.....because soda is sweet and tastes better than milk. This will cause more problems with your homelife and parents want their homes run in a smooth way.
One can of soda takes your pancrease 2 hours to resume to normal functioning levels.
The high levels of sugar can cause diabeties, obesity, heart problems....etc.
2006-12-26 14:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can understand a sip, maybe or just a little bit. soda isn't exactly the worst thing in the world for your child to have, but i can understand your concern.
could it be that you are more bothered by her disregarding your "no soda" policy than by actually giving her the soda??
that would probably be my biggest beef if my MIL did that.
so, i would let it go and next time she is around her just remind your MIL that you don't allow her to have soda, even if it's a special occasion, and other things that you don't allow her to have. then, if she does it again then let her know that she won't be spending anymore time with her granddaughter unless you are present b/c obviously she doesn't respect your wishes on how to raise your daughter.
take care and remember how to pick and choose your battles:)
2006-12-26 11:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by joey322 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's the big deal. Just one pepsi on a special occasion. As long as she's not babysitting and giving it to her all the time, I wouldn't worry about it. You need to loosen up a bit.
2006-12-26 11:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by lilmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A two year old is old enough to drink Pepsi. It would not be good to give it to them all the time, however. Just tell your mother-in-law that you don't approve of that. She's your daughter, and that's your choice.
2006-12-26 11:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by Wiccan~Momma 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wud agree with u. I am a coke-aholic but my kids r not. Just for the good eating things a 21/2 yr old is still developing bones etc so u must feed them well. If u have to give them pop, put it in wineglass to make it extra special and limited
2006-12-26 10:45:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While a little Pepsi never killed anybody it definitely is not good for anyone. My son has never been able to drink sodas. He gets violent reactions from the caffeine and sugar. Hopefully you did not get the same. But it is not good for her kidneys, bladder, or health. Trying to convince her of that is another obstacle. I am still trying to get it through to my mother, even after she has see the reaction he has to soda.
2006-12-26 10:42:24 · answer #9 · answered by min 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're crazy. I wouldn't give soda to a 2 year old at all. As a parent, you have the duty to step in and stop a situation that you think could be unhealthy for your own child. As for what to say to her, you could mention that it's full of sugar which causes childhood obesity and cavities in those adorable baby teeth, both of which will lead to huge bills for you in the future.
Good luck and Happy New Year!
2006-12-26 10:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by GabesMommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋