The Odd One Out – No Junk Food

[Fi]

Tamara - Why would that be the case? Its just carbonated water?? There isn't any flavouring added to it at all, so I dont know how it could be diet? And water and lemon isn't actually very good for your teeth long term as the acid can have an effect on your dentine I believe. I wouldn't want to risk that with baby teeth.

The only real problem I could see is that it hasn't got fluoride in it, but Geelong doesn't have a fluorinated supply anyway, so bottled water is just as good, if not better than tap.
Mum seemed to think that the bubbles might cause wind/gas, but it doesn't seem to have any effect on her at all. She will drink it flat or fizzy, and sometimes burps, but doesn't have any problem eating her meals.

LMAO Melinda on the weetbix. If ONLY I could get Jenna to eat breakkie. The only thing she will eat for breakkie normally is fruit and milk. Just refuses to eat anything breadlike until morning tea. This morning she had a whole piece of wholemeal toast with avocado! It was a once in a month event. Happy mum!

[Melbo]

Not sure, but is there sodium in mineral water? Maybe that is why it is not recommended.

Must look that up.

Edited to add: Just found this on another baby website about giving carbonated water to kids.

"You should hold off on giving your baby sparkling, carbonated, or seltzer water until she's 2 years old. The carbonation in fizzy water can make babies burp (they do that enough already!) and gag. Also, some bubbly waters contain sugar, salt, or artificial flavorings -- all ingredients a baby or child can do without. Unless a child clamors for it, there's no need to offer carbonated water at all. It has no benefits, and the carbonation can cause gas pains.
"When your child is older, however, and requesting sugary sodas, sparkling water is a much healthier choice," says Claudia Gonzalez, a registered dietitian in Miami. Flavor it with a splash of juice or a squeeze of lemon or lime, and your child will think she's having a real treat.

Tip: If you decide to offer your child sparkling water, give it to her in a regular cup without a straw. The fizz from the carbonation can back up through the spout in a sippy cup or the straw and may cause your baby to gag. "