Do you think it's wrong to let toddlers drink Coca-Cola ?

Question

Don't abuse me ! I think it's wrong too, but my sister-in-law gave it to my 2 year old today and I'm not happy.

Answer 1

Yes. They don't need the sugar or what it does to their developing teeth and bodies. I know, you're a nice hippo, George. You'd never give soda to a toddler.

Answer 2

A little isn't going to hurt them, but I would be kind of selective in the amount and frequency.
The chemicals in Coca-Cola is strong enough to clean the bug scum off windshields, so imagine what it does to the tummy. LOL

Answer 3

Sure, toddlers should drink a variety of water, milk, and juice (natural, not sugary, may need to be diluted)
I wouldnt make a big deal out of the cocacola with them because then they want it more. but the coke has sugar and caffiene both of which are not optimal for toddlers growth and development.

Answer 4

absolutely! coca cola eats the enamel off of the teeth plus many other internal side effects. Tell your sis-in-law to give the tot juicy drinks, something with nutrients. That
s much better for him/her

Answer 5

It's wrong because they take the place of real nutritious food and drinks. Also it's horrible for their teeth. My granddaughter had to get 5 cavities fixed at age 4 because her other grandmother was feeding her candy.

Answer 6

Probably. I was raised on Pepsi myself but have converted to Coca-Cola

Answer 7

I dont let my children drink coca cola because its got too much caffiene and sugar in but, I also dont let them drink other fizzy pop too. I just think it makes them hyper if they drink too much.

Answer 8

I think a little bit every once in a while is alright,but other than that I don't agree with giving them a whole can all the time very good.Not only is it bad for them they will go nuts and turn into devils,trust me

Answer 9

Nope. I know this mom who put coke in her daughter's bottle when she was a baby. They had to pull out like 2 of her teeth because they were so rotten. She's 8 and they haven't grown back yet.

Answer 10

Any drink with caffeine(which is a drug) and that much sugar should not be given to a toddler except as a rare treat. It does nothing for their nutritional needs, makes them hyper and difficult to deal with, promotes tooth decay, and excess carbohydrates convert to stored fat - which is why soda consumption by children is one of the reasons America has such a problem with overweight youth. A much better beverage choice are the various fruit drinks that are geared to not have excess sugar (in this case the simple sugar is fructose), a balanced mix of electrolytes, and no artificial additives or sweeteners. Talk to your local pediatrician for suggestions on children's drinks and which ones are appropriate for which age group. And remember that no matter what they eat or drink, it all breaks down to simple sugars which promote tooth decay, so make sure you start them on good dental hygiene as soon as is appropriate. Many answers on this question have suggested the use of alcohol - even though I myself was given a sip of beer occasionally as a child to "mellow" me out before bedtime, I would never recommend giving alcohol to any child, esp. for use as a sedative. (my parents also smoked like chimneys, and I spent most of my childhood isolated in my room or running free outside just to escape the choking clouds of blue-white smoke that hung like air-borne rafts in our living room.) Alcohol can have dangerous interactions with many medications and even OTC treatments and vitamins, plus alcohol is a depressant, and it is difficult to gauge how much alcohol would be "safe" in any case.