Coffee And Toddlers????

Question

I was just curious my husband gives our 3yr old coffee everyday along with diet coke. Does anyone know the long term effects of this. I know he dilutes it 50/50 and as much as i tell him not to give it to him he still does! Can anyone provide me with some useful links to some current studies about the negative side effects so i can show my husband that this isn't healthy?

My husband is an idiot and no matter what i tell him he always thinks he's right, he believes that water does nothing for you and our child should be forced to drink something without flavor. Me personally i think water is good for every part of your body and i don't drink coffee or pops.

Answer 1

WHY IS HE GIVING A THREE YEAR OLD COFFEE?! theres the risk caffiene addiction, stunted growth, stained teeth, and not to mention a very hyper 3 year old. kids should not be allowed to drink coffee till there like 12! i remember when i was a little kid, coffee was strictly a "grown up drink" and was not for little kids! my mom would feel guilty about giving me sips of her capiccino blasts. but then starbucks came out and 9 year old kids get latte mocha frap crud every day. coffee isnt even that healthy for adults, its definatly not good for a 3 year old!

Answer 2

How about slapping your husband upside the head?
Screw the studies, make him go with you to the child's pediatrician and have the doctor explain to him why it's bad. the caffine in that stuff is SO So So So So bad for kids! Not to mention artificial sweeteners lead to obesity (new study came out not too long ago on that one!) and other problems!

Answer 3

Coffee is SO bad for toddlers. And Diet Coke?! You've got to be kidding!! There are so many chemicals and artificial sweetners in there! It has been proven to stimulate appetite and cause a person to eat more than they normally would.

Just Google it and you'll find articles.

Answer 4

You're kidding, right?! That's disturbing. Your husband has no common sense, huh?

"Children, because of their smaller size, can easily drink enough caffeine to cause restlessness, anxiety, and jitters."

"Caffeine metabolism is sluggish in children, especially toddlers (even more so in infants), so its effects last longer and successive consumption has more of an additive effect. (In adults, peak stimulatory effects of a single caffeinated beverage occur within an hour, but it takes four to six hours to clear half of it; most is gone after eighteen hours.)"

"Most parents wouldn't dream of giving their kids a toasty cup of coffee, but they may routinely serve soft drinks containing caffeine. Although it's likely that your child will ingest caffeine at some time, it's a good idea to keep caffeine consumption to a minimum, especially in younger children.

In both kids and adults, too much caffeine can cause:

jitteriness and nervousness
upset stomach
headaches
difficulty concentrating
difficulty sleeping
increased heart rate
increased blood pressure
Especially in young children, it doesn't take a lot of caffeine to produce these effects.

Other reasons to limit kids' caffeine consumption include:

Consuming one 12-ounce (355-milliliter) sweetened soft drink per day increases a child's risk of obesity by 60%.
Not only do caffeinated beverages contain empty calories (calories that don't provide any nutrients), but kids who fill up on them don't get the vitamins and minerals they need from healthy sources, putting them at risk for developing nutritional deficiencies. In particular, children who drink too much soda (which usually starts between the third and eighth grades) may miss getting the calcium they need from milk to build strong bones and teeth.

Drinking too many sweetened caffeinated drinks could lead to dental cavities (or caries) from the high sugar content and the erosion of the enamel of the teeth from the acidity. Not convinced that sodas can wreak that much havoc on kids' teeth? Consider this: One 12-ounce (355-milliliter) nondiet, carbonated soft drink contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar (49 milliliters) and 150 calories.
Caffeine is a diuretic that causes the body to eliminate water (through urinating), which may contribute to dehydration. Caffeine may be an especially poor choice in hot weather, when children need to replace water lost through perspiration.

Abruptly stopping caffeine may cause withdrawal symptoms (headaches, muscle aches, temporary depression, and irritability), especially for those who are used to consuming a lot.

Caffeine can aggravate heart problems or nervous disorders, and some children may not be aware that they're at risk.

One thing that caffeine doesn't do is stunt growth. Although scientists once worried that caffeine could hinder a child's growth, this concern isn't supported by research."

Type: children, caffeine into a google search and you will come up with TONS of articles to back up the fact that caffiene is bad and can be dangerous for children... especially one as young as yours.

Answer 5

High amounts of caffeine in toddlers can lead to ADHD and autism. No joke! Tell your husband to stop!! Toddlers should only have milk, water, 75/25 juice (75% water) and Pedialite!

Answer 6

i think that drinking coffee at this young age is very unhealthy due to many things that can happen in the future

the appropriate starting age of drinking coffee is 15.

your babys teeth will not be as healthy,
increases the risk of colon cancer!!

very bad!! very unhealthy!

good luck

Answer 7

Make him go to the pediatricians office with you the next time you go. Let the DR. tell him.

Answer 8

I think you should be more concerned with WHY he's giving your child coffee and diet soda????????

Answer 9

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/21/opinion/21tues4.html?ex=1298178000&en=9f451174adaa957b&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/dangers.htm

http://www.sweetpoison.com/

http://www.hotqa.com/generic-health/1608-hotqa-com.html

http://www.businessandmedia.org/news/2005/news20050927.asp

https://www.akronchildrens.org/cms/site/94ed62dfaeb7b48b/index.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15403552/