2007-06-09 03:13:34 · 11 answers · asked by sheree 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The American Academy of Pediatrics, in their policy statement on The Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics makes it clear that 'there is no nutritional indication to feed juice to infants younger than 6 months.'
They also recommend that juice be given only in a cup, not in a bottle, and that if you do give your older infant juice, then 4-6 ounces of juice would be more than enough for the entire day.
Keep in mind that this is really a daily limit though and not necessarily an endorsement for drinking juice. Since most kids drink too much juice and drinking juice can be associated with having cavities, diarrhea, not eating well, and being overweight, you would be better off giving your older infant fruit instead of fruit juice.
That what the experts say but I gave my son diluted juice when he was 3.5 - 4 months old to help him have bowel movements.
2007-06-09 03:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can actually begin giving you baby juice at 6 months, but it wii have to be with water. Make it half water and half juice. I'm talking about the gerber juices. If the baby was for to drink the juice without the water, they will have diaherra. Good Luck
2007-06-09 03:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by Trust in yourself 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have recently given my son juice, he is 5 months old. I started giving him solids and juice at the same time. I havent seen any problems, but if you are that worried about it talk with your pediatrician. You might not be happy with the answer, they usually say like 6months +. I have talked with a lot of Old School moms and they say like 4 months. I went with the answer that is inbetween the 2. So when ever you think your baby is ready.
2007-06-09 03:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by jillys110580 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around20 weeks onwards. Some start at 24 weeks old. Clarified apple juice is usually the juice of choice for "beginner" infants.
2007-06-09 03:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking juice can be associated with having cavities, diarrhea, not eating well, and being overweight...infants under 6 months of age should not be given juice, although many pediatricians do recommend small amounts of juice for children that are constipated.
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/0806_baby_juice.htm
2007-06-09 03:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I waited until they were off formula and on whole milk and table food. They were each over a year. Then I gave it in a cup and usually only for breakfast. I also had to dilute it 50/50 with water for one of mine or it gave her diahreah. I didn't really see a need for juice. They get everything they need from the formula. If it was hot, I gave them water between feedings.
2007-06-09 03:24:08 · answer #6 · answered by chemrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6-8 months, but some children are very sensitive to it, so try watering down the juice instead of giving it to them straight up.
2007-06-09 03:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by cutie pie (2) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should give your baby juice when she/he is about1years old because my aunts friend baby started at 1 years old
2007-06-09 03:18:35 · answer #8 · answered by Maya W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as juice is acidic....I wouldn't give your baby juice until they are a least 9 months.
2007-06-09 03:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by Deb S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son's ped. told us to buy juice that is for babies/toddlers when he turned 6 months old. You should ask your child's ped first.
2007-06-09 03:38:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋