Parents want the best for their children so they worry about what their children take in. If you are wondering about the best drinks to give your child, these are some recommendations you may want to consider.

Best drinks for toddlers

Water : This is sugar free, fat free , calorie free and additive free. Also if its fluoridated water, it helps prevent cavities. You can add slices of citrus to make it a yummy, healthy drink.

Milk : Milk  is very important for the body as long as the child is at least one year old. It contains calcium and vitamin D that are very important in building your toddler’ s bones and teeth.  You have to remember that too much of everything is bad. It is important not to give your child too much milk. This could blunt her appetite for other nutritious foods that she needs.

Coconut water : This is packed with nutrients  and have a sweet taste.  It is also a great source of calcium and vitamin C. It can help prevent dehydration when the child is unwell  because it replenishes the natural salts that are lost through diarrhea.

Smoothies : Even though fruits contain natural sugars, its is nothing near sugar in fruits juices. You can offer a small cup of smoothies. You can even add some vegetables to fruits to make it more healthy.

Unsweetened fruit juice : It is important to make sure the fruit juice is pure unsweetened fruit juice. You can even dilute it  so that its not too sugary.

Vegetable juice : You can mix vegetables with some fruits to make it more appealing to kids.