Fruit Juice
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
Fruit juice (including fresh homemade) should not be given at all before 12 months; after 1 year of age it should be limited to at most about 120 ml per day and given from a cup, not a bottle.
How to serve it by age?
Not given. For fluid needs, breast milk/formula and, after 6 months, a few sips of water at meals are enough.
Not given. By offering soft fruit pieces or puree instead of juice, fiber is also obtained.
If needed, it is given at most 120 ml per day, preferably diluted with water and in an open cup/training cup; it is not given from a bottle or sipped throughout the day.
📌 Watch out for these
- Fruit juice can create a feeling of fullness and suppress the appetite, reducing milk/solid food intake.
- Giving it from a bottle or little by little throughout the day seriously increases the risk of tooth decay.
- Large amounts of fruit juice can lead to diarrhea and weight problems; the fruit itself is always better.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.