J is for Juice

J is for Juice

Something that can be a topic of conflict between new parents and grandparents is when it is okay to give your baby water or juice.  Grandparents may be telling you to give your baby extra water or juice to fill them up more or to help cool them down; this is now outdated information and should definitely be avoided in babies under 6 months.

Babies under 6 months should only be drinking breastmilk or formula.  Do not give your baby juice or water until they are 6 months old.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding any juice until your baby turns one year old…

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