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Toddler drinks

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SwivelHips · 06/07/2015 21:03

Sorry probably wrong board as I wasn't sure where to post. DS is 3, are there any drinks I can give him (other than milk and water) which are healthy? Bloody minefield out there. One of the mums says Capri Sun tropical crush is the best she's found TIA

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CultureSucksDownWords · 06/07/2015 21:06

I'm guessing you mean low in sugar?

If your DS is ok with water and milk then is there a need for other drinks?

I give water and milk usually but if we're out or at a party then squash or juice + water is fine occasionally.

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TheBookofRuth · 06/07/2015 21:10

Very watered down fresh fruit juice. But yes, milk and water are better if they'll drink them.

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SwivelHips · 06/07/2015 21:11

When we're out in cafes, soft play etc if he can't see them I get milk straw but if he can reach them it's straight for the fruit shoots which send him loopy. Just wondered what others did...

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grabaspoon · 06/07/2015 21:16

Water and milk as only choices

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RiverTam · 06/07/2015 21:16

Milk and water here. When she was about 3 we allowed her very very very dilute Apple juice when we're out and about.

My mum is a retired children's dentist, and the only piece of parenting advice she has offered in 5.5 years is ideally not to give anything other than milk or water to drink but if you do to treat juice exactly how you would squash and never put it in a bottle. She seemed much hotter on sugary drinks than good.

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RiverTam · 06/07/2015 21:17

Food!

On the odd occasion DD has had undiluted juice the effect in her behaviour has been pretty immediate, she goes absolutely loopy and also wees an awful lot.

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SwivelHips · 07/07/2015 19:20

Ah I was kind of hoping someone would come along with a miracle drink I could give him...bums. Just need to get out of some bad habits which we've fallen into. Thanks all Envy

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Wolfiefan · 07/07/2015 19:24

Water and milk. Not bloody Capri sun for a toddler. No chance.

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