Fruit Tea

[nelliestar]

My DS is 14 mths and a really good eater. He seems to love warm drinks and I wondered if it would be ok to offer him fruit tea if it is caffeine and chemical free? And what about if the tea has a herb in it too for example Spiced Apple and Camomile?

Thanks,

Nell
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[Roseii]

Hey, you could offer him fennel tea. It is supposed to be good for babies, Hipp Organic do (or did) sell it but I shouldn't think you would need a "baby" version. HTH

[mumto5cuddlebugs]

My little girl had chamomile tea from a very young age (under 1), and strawberry tea. She loved them

[nelliestar]

We tried Fennel and it didn't go down well!

I bought some Strawberry and Mango tea today and it doesn't seem to have anything in it that DS shouldn't have so I think I'll give it a go!

Thanks for the input,

Nell xxx

[teilvnav]

I know a couple from South Africa that offer their baby (who is 11 months old) rooibos tea and camomille tea when she is unwell. I haven't tried it, so I don't know how DS would react. But... people do do it!

[Roseii]

We tried Fennel and it didn't go down well!

I think it's an acquired taste!!  Good luck. x

[Mashi]

Pretty sure its italians that offer chamomile tea to babies/toddlers before bed?

I could be making that up but someone does!

Might be a European thing, at least it is definitely done in this area! My paed was shocked at my first appt with DS when he was 13 months and she asked if he drank tea and I said no!!

We can get "baby tea" by Hipp or Nestle, comes in fennel, strawberry and I think I have seen chamomile, but they are a powder and if you read the ingredients they are about 50% sugar and 50% tea!  So, I just use regular tea, pretty much any kind without caffeine in it!

[Roseii]

I just use regular tea, pretty much any kind without caffeine in it!

Do you have any idea if regular decaf tea is OK for babies?? You know like PG tips decaf? DD LOVES drinking my tea but I just let her have the odd sip as it does have caffeine in it...(my normal PG tips I mean)

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[Mashi]

 I don't really know much to be honest, the only reason I would see any problem is that tea has tannins which can inhibit iron absorption, so if you are worried about your LO's iron levels then I wouldn't allow too much, but no clue howmuch is too much, kwim! When I said "regular" tea I meant as opposed to the powdered stuff for babies, so meaning tea bags!  I have only given DS herbal teas and rooibos, but that's mainly because we don't buy black tea here because it's horrible!!!

[nelliestar]

Was wondering same thing about Tetley tea charli! Ds loves the odd sip and DH wants to give him decaf as he can't see anything wrong with it. Good point about the Tannins though - will use that in my argument with DH as I don't want DS to have normal tea!


Thanks everyone!

Nell xxx

[Roseii]

Well I have been inspired to buy DD some camomile tea today, it is Twinings pure camomile, nothing extra added...I'll give her some now and again and see what she thinks. Good luck Nell, good thread

[MeAndVee]

Roobios is actually an herbal tea.  Has no caffeine and has the highest levels of antioxidents of teas.  I didn't know you could buy tea specially made for babies.  DS has been drinking herbal teas for awhile but only iced.  Doesn't like hot anything.  Used to love coffee and I blame that souly on DH because he would always allow him to sneak sips from his cup.  Then he started trying to snitch from me and NO ONE is allowed to drink mama's coffee!  He doesn't like coffee any more thankfully.

[nelliestar]

DH sneaks DS the foam from his frothy coffees! Grrr....but I agree MY coffee is precious too!!
; )

Nell xxx

[Roseii]

DD is loving her camomile tea!! Not sure how calming it actually is, she is still hyper as ever, but it's a nice change from tap water for her
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