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A member asked:
Hello is apple prune juice healthy for a 2 week old?
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Why? : Why do you need to give the baby juice? Is it for constipation ,? It's ok to give 2 oz - few times a day . Discuss with your doctor , Otherwise , he only needs milk.
Answered 5/10/2015
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Not recommended: Juices are an oversold product that provides plenty of sugar & sweet stimulus to babies. They may program the brain to seek it in excess over a lifetime and lead to obesity.Decades ago we were trained to start at 8 wks or so, now I only use them as a laxative.Fruits much later >6mo as apple sauce or slices is fine.
Answered 4/24/2016
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