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Apple Juice
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Apple Juice
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 26 mg |
| Potassium | 89 mg |
| Sugars | 9.7 g |
| Energy | 37 kcal |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Apple Juice to babies
6–8 months
Sips from a cup
Not needed — offer water or breast milk/formula instead. Fruit juice adds sugar your baby doesn't need.
9–11 months
Sips from a cup
Still not needed at this stage — water or milk between meals.
12–24 months
Sips from a cup
Fruit juice still counts as a free sugar linked to tooth decay — keep it occasional if given at all.
Watch out for
- Go easyunder 24 months
Added sugar risks tooth decay and is not needed. Fruit juice counts.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (14-331). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Apple Juice: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat apple juice?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Not needed — offer water or breast milk/formula instead. Fruit juice adds sugar your baby doesn't need.
How do I cut and serve apple juice for my baby?
6–8 months (Sips from a cup): Not needed — offer water or breast milk/formula instead. Fruit juice adds sugar your baby doesn't need.
9–11 months (Sips from a cup): Still not needed at this stage — water or milk between meals.
12–24 months (Sips from a cup): Fruit juice still counts as a free sugar linked to tooth decay — keep it occasional if given at all.
What should I watch out for when giving apple juice to a baby?
Added sugar risks tooth decay and is not needed. Fruit juice counts. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.