Is giving a toddler a glass of milk before bed bad for his teeth?
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I work in a dental office.  The only time you will really have problems is if you give the child milk in a bottle or sippy cup to take into bed with them.  If they fall asleep with the cup or bottle still in their mouth and the milk is allowed to drain into their mouth, that is when the sugar from the milk forms cavities.  As long as you are brushing their teeth multiple times throughout the day otherwise, and feeding them a healthy diet, giving them milk right before bed is fine.
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Toddlers can be some really picky eaters and many parents begin to worry about their child’s nutrition because some toddlers push everything away while others … eat everything in sight. It’s really hard to evaluate if a toddler is getting too much or too little and parents worry.\nPicky Toddlers\n\nIt’s okay for a toddler to be picky because most adults don’t like particular foods, it is important to not cater to a child’s specific requests if the food of choice isn’t healthy. Some parents give into the routine of chicken nuggets and French fries, leaving a toddler very limited. Fried foods are not healthy and should be eaten in moderation; these foods lead to overweight toddlers. Parents with picky toddler should experiment with food.\n\nExperiment\n\nIt’s important to experiment at the toddler stage with different foods, different textures and let a toddler develop their own taste. One of the most common mistakes that parents make are by limiting a toddler’s choices. Instead of offering a cookie, offer some steamed carrots for a snack or a peanut butter sandwich with cubed cheese. At dinnertime offer up a couple of vegetables that are tangible finger foods like green beans or broccoli and limit sweets.\n\nMany parents believe that a toddler will refuse to eat vegetables but parents forget that toddlers that are hungry will eat! Sweets are a horrible thing to give toddlers because once a toddler develops a sweet tooth; it can be hard to break.\n\nToddlers with Big Appetites\n\nThere’s nothing wrong with a growing toddler with a big appetite as long as the toddler is getting enough exercise and that weight gain isn’t a problem. If weight gain is a problem then it’s a good idea to start making some menu changes. Many parents don’t give children enough water instead filling a toddler with fatty milks and sugary juices; toddlers need water. Giving a toddler adequate water to drink throughout the day will actually fill up those little tummies and help parents devise a healthy eating schedule of breakfast, lunch, dinner and two-three snacks as recommended.\n\nToddlers with No Appetite\n\nToddlers with no appetite tend to be the ones that most parents worry about and sometimes there’s no cause for concern, other times there is. Parents should consult with a pediatrician for a check up to make sure illness or an underlying condition isn’t present. Most often times, the child just doesn’t want to eat and pediatricians tell parents not to stress about it, simply keep an eye on the toddler.\n\nToddler Eats\n\nToddlers should eat a balanced breakfast, a sensible lunch and a light dinner with a two-three snacks throughout the day just adults should. A balanced breakfast for a toddler could be a bowl of cereal with a banana, an apple pancake or waffle, orange slices with peanut butter toast and even a bowl of oatmeal with apple slices downed with a glass of milk, juice or water. The average lunch for a toddler isn’t complicated either.\n\nTry them out with a tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread, some grapes or a green leafy salad. Children love food that they can play with! Remember snacks can be a cup of yogurt, some raisins or even a few cherry tomatoes. \n\nA toddler can’t be blamed for bad eating habits because they don’t prepare their own food and it’s up to Mom and Dad to make those wise decisions about what to and what not to introduce their children to. Be wise in selecting the foods for toddlers because good nutrition is a great start!
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He Needs the Sugar high to get everything done In 1 night.\nthe milk is to wash the cookies down :)\n\n(but he could do it in 1/2 the time with Caffeine)\n\nDo The Dew Santa! (Mountain Dew :) )
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the truth is everybody is different. u would have to experiment it for yourself. \nexample:\nmy son can not eat just a milk based product for a snack. his blood sugar will go low as if he didn't have anything for a snack at all.  other people with diabetes (such as his father) can have it for a snack and its ok their blood sugar is fine as if they had ate a granola bar or crackers.\nits weird but true, if my son wants ice cream for a snack then he has to eat another source of starch with it.\nremember that extreme HI's are always followed by extreme LOW's . this is true in people without diabetes also.
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Consuming one 12-ounce (355-milliliter) sweetened soft drink per day increases a child's risk of obesity by 60%. \nNot only does caffeine contain empty calories (calories that don't provide any nutrients), kids who fill up on caffeinated beverages don't get the vitamins and minerals they need from healthy sources, putting them at risk for developing nutritional deficiencies. In particular, children who drink too much soda (which usually starts between the third and eighth grades) may miss getting the calcium they need from milk to build strong bones and teeth. \nDrinking too many sweetened caffeinated drinks could lead to dental cavities (or caries) from the high sugar content and the erosion of the enamel of the teeth from the acidity. Not convinced that sodas can wreak that much havoc on kids' teeth? Consider this: One 12-ounce (355-milliliter) nondiet, carbonated soft drink contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar (49 milliliters) and 150 calories. \nCaffeine is a diuretic that causes the body to eliminate water (through urinating), which may contribute to dehydration. Caffeine may be an especially poor choice in hot weather, when children need to replace water lost through perspiration. \nAbruptly stopping caffeine may cause withdrawal symptoms (headaches, muscle aches, temporary depression, and irritability), especially for those who are used to consuming a lot. \nCaffeine can aggravate heart problems or nervous disorders, and some children may not be aware that they're at risk.
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Cold, wet foods/liquids are recommended; jello, popsicles, etc... As long as the child is ok with it then there shouldn't be a problem. Stay away from ice cream and other dairy though.
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Not sure what exactly is the healthy practice you are questioning - is it drinking a bottle of milk a day (which is good for you), sipping cold milk out of the bottle (it's your germs - shouldn't hurt you) or is it that you warm the milk, drink some, put it back in the refrigerator and then go warm it up again when you want more throughout the day? If you are indeed going through several cycles of warming and cooling the same milk bottle  - I would think that can't be too good for the milk, therefore not too good for you either. Just warm up what you need. \n\nBut if you are just questioning drinking milk, hey I guess if you've done this for many years and you are healthy - stick with what works for you.
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It is a myth.  Myths become gospel to some people who don't know better.  Moderation is key.  Some candies are just plain junk and frankly there are better things you could put into their little bodies that taste sweet.  If they have good brushing habits and good eating habits, candy will not hurt them.  If they start to gain weight, cut back.  But always ask your pediatrician and never let another parent dictate what you feel is best for your child.
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NO!! Thats really bad for your 3 year old. They need milk and juice.
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Cow's milk is not meant for human babies. It's meant for calves. Human milk is best for your baby. If you feed him cow's milk too early, he could develop allergies and stomach problems. If you can't breastfeed, use baby formula instead.\n\nTo soothe teething pain, give the baby a pain reliever meant specifically for babies. Ask your pharmacist to recommend something. They know a lot about various medications, even if they are not prescriptions. Also allow him to chew on something hard, like a teething ring. The pain is temporary, but babies don't know that.
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Why don't mothers put their milk in a bottle while travelling ....Plus a two year old is not a baby anymore they have sharp teeth and i think that a mother who breastfeeds a kid over the age of 10 months is a mother who has mental problems\nIf i could remember my mother breast feeding me i would be very disturbed....You should not have to remember that sort of thing
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At 2-3 years of age you should be giving your child homogenized whole cow's milk. You can also begin to use 2%, low fat, or skim milk instead. Your child's diet should resemble that of the rest of the families, with 3 meals and 2 nutritious snacks each day. You should limit milk and dairy products to about 16-24oz each day and 100% fruit juice to about 4-6oz each day and offer a variety of foods to encourage good eating habits later.
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no...any soda or anything containing \naspartame will cause \nepilepsy\nbirthdefect\nbrain tumors\nand diabetes..\nand actually, if youre a kid, then diet is worse.
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My son is 10 moths old and I'm still nursing him.  I love the bond between us.  I don't plan to take it from him any time soon. My sis has a 2 year old and weemed her at 2 on her b-day.  The more you nurse them the more the protection lasts.  I never gave my son a bottle.  Now he eats solid foods and and drinks water out of a sippy cup.  I nurse him when he wants and to go to sleep.  Just let time take it's course.  She'll let yo know when she's ready to weem.
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The milk you are drinking is breast milk.
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It can be. Milk contains more than just calcium. It contains lots of calories and fat. Too much of either isn't good for you, particularly if you're an adult. Also, preschool age children who drink loads of milk and only pick at their other foods become anemic. The best way to drink milk is to follow the guidelines for your age group, age, gender, and weight. For most people over age 2, this means drinking, at most, 2% milk,  and at best using skim milk. Toddlers and children should drink no more than 24 oz daily. As we become adults, the amount is less. Years of drinking all you want of whole milk could lead up to a 10 or 20 pound spare tire around your belly in your 40's.\n\nSo the bottom line is that although milk is an important source of calcium and protein, drinking too much is not good and may be harmful.
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists recommends you take your child to the dentist for the first time at age one.  Usually at this visit, they'll just acquaint you to what to do with his/her teeth.  By age three, all of his baby teeth have already erupted and it's crucial to visit the dentist.  If you visit a pediatric dentist, they will be very receptive in how to handle your son.  They may do the dentistry with him sitting on your lap and his head in the dentist's lap.  This is a common technique for children who are anxious during the first visit.  In any case, it's time to have his teeth checked to ensure everything is developing properly.  \n\nYou can go to: http://www.aapd.org/finddentist/  to find a dentist in your area!  This should also provide some answers to useful questions: http://www.aapd.org/pediatricinformation/faq.asp\n\nDon't fall into the trap of saying, "Oh, well they're only baby teeth!"  Decay in these teeth can lead to serious problems with the adult teeth which have already started to develop!