Orange juice

harm2

Is it ok to give a 7 month old OJ? I think what I have seen says a year for OJ because it can be acidic, am I right? I know DS doesn't NEED juice at all at this age, but I am just curious. I have given him a little apple juice watered down in his sippy cup and he hates it. The other day I was drinking a glass of OJ and I gave him a tiny sip off my cup... of course he loved it. Would it be bad to give him a little in his own cup? Anyone done this at this age?

AMossy

I think the acidic nature of OJ would hurt his little tummy.  

harm2

Anyone have thoughts on the mango tango Odwalla for a baby? The main ingredient is mango puree then apple juice then water then OJ... Not that he needs it. Just curious.

rlyttle

Maybe try some of the Gerber juices watered down if you really want him to have some juice. I don't think a little bit here and there would do any harm.

SuperCuteBenz

I would be worried about the acid on his tummy. As well as a possible citric allergy. I have a really bad allergy to citrus fruit, which wasn't discovered until my parents were giving me OJ as an infant (due to a milk allergy).

mishquiche

Personally I would wait because of the potential for an allergy.  Also, since he really doesn't need it, I don't see the point of adding the sugar to his diet, even if it's just a little.

smerka

My 18 MO gets wicked diaper rash if he has too much citrus.  Plus any pediatrician will probably tell you they prefer that kids don't have any juice - the real fruit instead.