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The Correct Way for Babies to Eat Candy
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1. Prevent excessive sugar intake
Some parents, in an effort to encourage their children to eat more, often add white sugar to milk and porridge, which can easily lead to a preference for sweet foods. It’s important to limit your child’s intake of snacks; try to minimize sugary treats, chocolate, and jelly, and maintain a low-sugar diet.
2. Choose an appropriate time to consume sugar
Under no circumstances should children be given candy or sweets on an empty stomach, after a full meal, within two hours of eating, or before bedtime.
3. What should you do if your baby keeps begging for candy?
Babies love sweets, so parents might as well make a simple agreement with their child, setting a weekly limit on how much they can have and when. For example, during the Spring Festival, your home is likely to be filled with an abundance of festive treats, and visiting relatives and friends often means being offered candy. You can agree in advance that your child is allowed only one piece of candy and two cookies per day.
4. Do not treat sugar as a special privilege.
When a baby is sick, avoid giving them sweets to improve the taste, as this can hinder their recovery.
5. Watch out for hidden sugars
In addition to the well-known junk foods, sugar also lurks in places that aren’t immediately obvious—such as fruit juice and overly sweet fruits. When offering juice to children, be sure to limit the portion size to no more than 150 milliliters per day, and opt for 100% pure fruit juice whenever possible. Encourage your child to develop the healthy habit of eating more whole fruits and drinking less sugary juice. As for very sweet fruits, it’s best not to let them consume them in excess either.
6. Strengthen dental care
Eating sweets can easily lead to tooth decay, but it’s hard to avoid them altogether. If you can make it a habit to brush your child’s teeth right after eating candy, the risk of cavities will be significantly reduced. In addition, scheduling regular dental checkups for your child and addressing any issues promptly can help protect their teeth from the harmful effects of sugar.
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