If they need a drink before bed, be sure it's only ever water. If you start this on day one they'll be accustomed to it and won't fight you. If the child is younger without any teeth yet, then wipe the gums or budding teeth with a soft washcloth and fluoride free tooth cleaning gel - especially after nursing. Use a pea sized amount of fluoridated (after they're old enough to 'spit') tooth paste and a soft brush (always soft - even for adults). If they are going to have a snack - be SURE that they are brushing (YOU are brushing) their teeth after the snack. It's just added calories and sugar that will rot their teeth and create habits that can lead to obesity. The baby teeth are so important to the development of the permanent teeth - so often parents treat them like they're just disposable baby teeth. Oy! Have you seen the pictures of the little teeny kids with BLACK teeth or silver caps? It's called "nursing bottle caries" or "decay" (go ahead.google it.) and you don't want it! It is good you have this awareness! You'll know better what foods may "set her off," and steer clear or limit them in her diet. PS - some kids ARE going to be MORE sensite to others, just as some adults are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine, than others. Another reason it's a good idea to limit all calorie laden drinks & really push WATER, water, water. apple), BUT they pack the same calories & react chemically within the body in essentially the same way. How's that for an explaination? ) Is it clear? Fruit juices ARE better than sodas & sports drinks- from a nutritional profile standpoint (some juices are better than others: orange vs. The protein & fat in the milk slows its digestion & keeps the Lactose from hitting the system like a freight train, as the Fructose does in the apple juice- which has no fat or protein. Lactose & Fructose are totally different from Sucrose, in that they are both NATURALLY ocurring sugars, not ADDED ones- that's the kicker.NATURAL sugars are BETTER than any added sugars.BUT they are still sugars, and are quickly broken down by the body for fast energy. Milk also has a form of sugar in it- Lactose, milk sugar. Simple sugars are processed VERY quickly by our bodies- hence the name "simple sugar". The second is Sucrose, basically white table sugar, also pure carbohydrate, simple sugar. The most common two are: Fructose, which is fruit sugar- pure carbohydrate, simple sugar. Peole just misunderstand the concept of "sugar" - sugar comes in about a half dozen forms. Good luck! (Kool aid makes an invisible (no dye) koolaid- i use splenda instead of sugar as a "treat" drink.) I get in trouble all the time for comparing my kiddos! They prove me wrong daily! I always thought if they come from the same batter, they ought to be the same, but it just isn't so. So yea, they are each little individuals and everything affects them different. yet her other children have no problems with it. Now that my son takes medication to sleep, our lives and his are soooo much better! He does better in school and is a better child.Ī friend of mine's child has a reaction to red dye that causes him to have night terrors. My one has bed time issues that we have finally gotten help with.after 5 pedi's and a sleep study, so if your's truly has sleep issues don't give up. You will be suprised that some juices have as much sugar as a soda. check to make sure it is the natural fruit sugar and not added as well. He bounces off the walls and gets irratable.Īpple juice has sugar in it. I have 4 kids.and I have 1 that doesn't tolerate sugar or caffeine very well.
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