- fruit juice—that is, 100% fruit juice, not a "fruit drink" that includes other ingredients—can be a healthy part of a well-balanced diet
- juice should never be used as a replacement for breast milk or formula
- excessive consumption of juice may reduce intake of the important essential nutrients found in these milks
- juice should not be introduced into your infant's diet before he/she is at least 6 mths of age and has begun to drink from a cup
- babies should not be given juice to drink from a bottle throughout the day, because prolonged sucking of fluids that contain carbohydrates puts them at risk for "nursing-bottle tooth decay."
- avoid giving your baby more than 240 mL of juice per day; too much juice may increase the risk of loose stools and diarrhoea
- additional water may be offered in warm weather
- consult your health care professional for advice about your baby's water needs
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