Introducing juice to infant?Age?

Question

I have a 2.5 month boy we have minor issues with bowel movements dr said to introduce pear and or apple juice diluted we do one oz of water with one oz of juice. Seems to be helping. Some people say that he is too young this will increase his chances of having diabets later i asked my dr about this and she said there is nothing ot prove this well the person that told me this said her dr told her that and that there are test ot prove it I am cofused why would 1 oz of juice a day increase chances of diabetes?
Thanks

Answer 1

You chose your pediatriction for a reason. You did not hear these words that your friend said from her dr. just her saying that her dr. said so. If the juice is helping than follow your pediatritions advice not your friend sayin her dr. told her. Yes dr.s do have differing opinions but you did not hear a dr. say this you heard a friend say that a dr. said so I would go with what you heard an actual dr. say.

Answer 2

If your doctor told you, then your doctor knows best. Since the baby's digestive system is still sensitive, the recommendation of diluting the juice is correct primarily because juices carry acids that the baby's delicate stomach cannot handle quite yet. 1 oz a day diluted cannot harm your child
If you are not comfortable with that, seek a second opinion from another pediatrician
I understand people's concerns about giving the baby juice, but babies are more resilient that they are given credit for but the pediatrician is being cautious by recommending the dilution. This in and of itself does not cause a child to develop diabetes. Juveniles tendency to develop Type 1 diabetes is as a result of
a)A genetic predisposition to the disease ( it is inherited) or
b) They could have a viral infection that can cause pancreatic damage resutling in the baby not producing insulin that is needed to digest sugar.
Type 2 diabetes occurs primarily in obese patients. I.

Answer 3

Introducing any item of food doesnt not increase diabetes, it increases the chance of food allergies and thats it. I have diabetes so both of my children were at higher risk than the average person. However my son was on 2oz of pear juice with 2oz water by the time he was 11 weeks and my daughter is 5 weeks old and she has been on pear juice for the last week because of bowel issues. Your son will be fine, I am sure that he loves his sweet treat. Just remember that everyone has an opinion on how you should raise your child, but you are his mother and I am sure that you go to a dr that you trust, so just remember to trust yourself.

Answer 4

If you are using 100% juice diluted with water, there shouldn't be a problem with diabetes later in the child's life. What WILL increase an infants chances of developing diabetes is sugary drinks such as sodas and kool-aid. Yes, juice does have higher levels of sugar, but it is all natural sugar and something our bodies need, not the artificial sugars or white sugar. If you have serious concerns, you need to speak with your child's pediatrician, not someone with no medical degree who thinks they know best. You're mom, and you need to do what you think is right, not what you are being told is right.

Answer 5

There's no medical evidence to determine what exactly causes juvenile diabetes. Some endocrinologists I know seem to think it's caused by some kind of virus, but they can't yet pinpoint that.

Normally, babies don't need juice of any kind or water or anything else, but if there's an issue with bowel movements, you're treating a symptom. As long as his BMs are okay, you're doing the right thing. (Incidentally, you can go as high as one ounce of juice per month of age up to twice a day - but if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it!)

Answer 6

There is an increased risk of babies developing intolerances to substances if they are introduced too early. Their systems cannot process them efficiently at such an early age.
However, I'm sure your doctor has weighed up the pros and cons and decided your baby benefits from this.
Just ensure the juice is 100% natural and with no added sugar.
You can also try prune juice, it works wonders. Dilute with 80% water.

Answer 7

Be safe. Try giving your baby organic juice instead. Try to stay away from the name brand organic juice. Even the organic stuff can have preservatives in it, but the juice has a less likely chance of having them then the regular juice does.

Answer 8

My daughter is 7 a million/2 months previous and that i've got been giving her Gerber's a hundred% fruit juice in a sippy each and every as quickly as in awhile. i don't comprehend how lots she is somewhat ingesting of it because of the fact she's nevertheless getting to understand to apply the cup, yet as quickly as I asked the same question some weeks in the past approximately what to grant in a sippy cup, i became informed that water and organic fruit juice with not too lots sugar may well be in basic terms high-quality.

Answer 9

I believe it has to do with introducing sugar to your baby earlier than other babies. Being a mother of 3 I would continue with the juice and if you were worried even dilute it to 1 ounce juice to 2 ounces water. I'm an old school Mom and I gave my babies water with a bit of sugar in it (for taste) at a few months old, as did my mother and my mothers mother. No one in my family is diabetic!! Good luck, go with what your "mommy gut" tells you to do.

Answer 10

It is common practice to use the juice to treat the constipation problem. You are not going to continue this treatment his whole life. It is a temporary fix to the problem. Once his body starts moving the bm's on it's own you can wean him off the juice.