When can sugar be added to baby's food?
⚡ Short answer: Throughout the first year, babies shouldn't be given added sugar (table sugar, honey, molasses, fruit syrups, fructose, glucose syrup, etc.).
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I'm making pudding without sugar, from what age can I start adding sugar to sweet foods for my baby?
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Throughout the first year, babies shouldn't be given added sugar (table sugar, honey, molasses, fruit syrups, fructose, glucose syrup, etc.). After age 1, very small amounts (just a pinch) and infrequently — if made with natural sweeteners — become a healthier transition. But avoiding added sugar past the first year is still best; if your baby gets used to sweetness, they tend to reject less sweet foods like vegetables and yogurt. Your sugar-free pudding is wonderful; after 12 months, you can slowly introduce very small amounts using natural sweeteners — mashed banana, date puree, dried apricot puree — as a gentler transition. Turkey's Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) both agree on keeping added sugar intake near zero for children under 2; after age 2, keeping it as low as possible remains the consensus.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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