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Healthy beverages in the earliest years set kids up to thrive
As a grandparent, you have a lot on your plate when caring for your grandchildren – but you can help them grow up healthy and strong by serving them healthy beverages.
Avoid serving sugary drinks to kids to build healthy habits
As a grandparent, you have a lot on your plate when caring for your grandchildren – but you can help them grow up healthy and strong by serving them healthy beverages.
Water and plain milk help toddlers grow up healthy & strong
As a grandparent, you have a lot on your plate when caring for your grandchildren – but you can help them grow up healthy and strong by serving them healthy beverages.
What Should My Baby Drink in the First Year?
From 0-6 months, babies only need breastmilk or infant formula. Once solid foods are introduced around 6 months, you can offer a few sips of plain water at mealtimes.
What Should My Toddler Drink?
From ages 1-3, your toddler only really needs water and milk. Plain, whole milk at age 1. Low-fat (1%) or fat-free (skim) milk for ages 2+.
What Should My Preschooler Drink?
Water and low-fat (1%) or fat-free (skim) milk are the go-to beverages. If you choose to serve 100% fruit juice, stick to a small amount, and remember adding water can make a little go a long way!
5 Tips for Healthy Kids Drinks
Just because it is a “kid’s drink” does not mean that it is actually healthy for kids. Here are 5 tips for healthy kids drinks.
Is Juice Good For My Kids?
Juice is not recommended for kids under the age of 1. A little bit of 100% fruit juice is okay for kids older than age 1 but eating slices of fruit is even better!
What Milk Is Good For My Kid?
At different ages, kids need different types of milk. From 0-12 months, use breastmilk or infant formula. At age 1, use whole milk. For ages 2+, use low-fat (1%) or fat-free (skim) milk.
How To Swap Out Sugary Drinks
Many kids drinks have too much sugar and should be swapped out for a healthier option. Here are some tips!
Healthy Drinks as Kids Grow
Learn the drinks and serving sizes that are recommended for kids as they grow from ages 0 to 5. Teaching kids to love healthy drinks now will have a lasting impact!
Toddler Formula: What Do I Need To Know?
There’s a new product on the shelves that looks a lot like infant formula, but it’s for toddlers. And it may not be necessary for kids’ nutrition.
How Much Water Do Kids Need?
Drinking plain water is great for playtime, mealtime or anytime! The specific amount of water is variable, but kids can start learning to drink plain water once they eat solid foods.
All About Toddler Milks
Toddler milks are expensive, packed with added sugar, and not recommended to help toddlers stay healthy and grow.
What’s the deal with fruit drinks?
Most children’s fruit drinks have a lot of sugar – many also contain diet sweeteners and no juice at all!