Sugar
2 years and up
⚡ Quick answer
The official recommendation on added sugar is clear: NONE before age 2 — fruit meets the need for sweetness; early sugar has a lasting effect on taste preferences and dental health.
How to serve it by age?
0-24 months
Added sugar (including table sugar, honey, and grape molasses used as sweeteners) is not recommended; let sweetness come from fruit and dried fruit puree.
24+ months
Infrequent and small portions; never as a beverage (cola, packaged fruit juice).
📌 Watch out for these
- Even though 'just one taste' seems harmless, it shapes preferences early.
- Baby versions of products like biscuits and cake are also mostly sugary; read the label.
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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.