Freshly Squeezed Vegetable Juice
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
Freshly squeezed vegetable juice is not recommended before age 1; whole or pureed vegetables are always better, and if given, it should be offered after 12 months in a cup and in small amounts.
How to serve it by age?
12-24 months
Whole or pureed vegetables are preferred; if given, serve it freshly squeezed without letting it sit, in a cup, no more than about half a glass per day.
24 months and beyond
Occasionally in small amounts; give it in a cup rather than a bottle and in a way that does not replace a meal.
📌 Watch out for these
- Vegetable or fruit juice is not recommended before age 1; because the pulp is removed, fiber is lost and satiety and nutritional value drop.
- Nitrates can accumulate in the juice of vegetables such as spinach, beets, and carrots; consume it freshly squeezed without letting it sit, in small amounts.
- Giving it in a bottle and letting the child sip it throughout the day increases the risk of tooth decay; give it in a cup and along with a meal.
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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.