artificial sweetners (for kids)

chicagochic

Is it alright to serve kids some foods/drinks with artificial sweetners in them?  I wouldn't do this a lot, but my 2 1/2 year old REALLY likes juice, and I don't want to give her too much.  I was thinking Crystal Light lemonade, etc. might be a good solution.  What do you all think?  Thanks!

mollyandmarcus

Absolutely not!!!!!!!  I would just water down the juice if you're worried about too much sugar!

Dawley82

mollyandmarcus:

Absolutely not!!!!!!!  I would just water down the juice if you're worried about too much sugar!

This! 

 

DandelionMom

Diluted juice would be a lot better for her. 

jenkm

I agree 100% with the PPs, and would add it'd better to dilute real juice than give artificial sweeteneers b/c you don't want her to get hooked on super sweet stuff.

KelzinBoston

Artificial Sweeteners are terrible for you and your kids.  NO!

chicagochic

Thanks for your posts.  We'll stick with the watered down juice!