For babies and toddlers younger than 2, the recommendation is no added sugar. That applies to both food and drinks. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) gives a separate target—less than 25 grams (about 6 teaspoons) per day—for children age 2 and older; that figure is not a limit for babies or children under 2.
How much added sugar is appropriate at each age?
| Age | Added-sugar guidance |
|---|---|
| Younger than 12 months | No added sugar. Breast milk or infant formula remains the principal drink through 12 months. [CDC guidance on foods and drinks to avoid or limit] [CDC guidance on foods and drinks to encourage] |
| 12–23 months | No added sugar. CDC says infants and young children should not have added sugars. [CDC guidance] |
| Age 2 and older | The AAP parent guidance says to aim for less than 25 grams (about 6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day. This is an AAP target for children age 2 and older, not an allowance for children under 2. [AAP guidance] |
There is a difference in how the sources describe older children: the AAP page gives the target above, while CDC’s current added-sugars page says the Dietary Guidelines recommends no added sugar for children younger than 11. These statements should be attributed to their respective sources rather than treated as the same rule. [CDC added-sugars guidance]
What counts as added sugar?
Added sugars are sugars put into a food or drink during preparation or processing. They are different from sugars naturally present in foods such as lactose in plain milk and sugar in whole fruit. The relevant label detail is the “Added Sugars” line, not simply the package’s total sugar grams. [AAP explanation]
CDC examples of foods and drinks that can contain added sugar include flavored yogurt, muffins, cookies, soda, flavored milk, sports drinks, sweetened flavored water, and juice drinks. [CDC examples]
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How to check a food or drink label
- Look at the Nutrition Facts label for the amount listed as “Added Sugars.” Do not assume that all total sugar comes from added sugar; plain milk and whole fruit naturally contain sugars.
- Read the ingredient list as well. A product may be sweetened even when it sounds like a routine snack, such as flavored yogurt or a muffin.
- When choosing dairy or similar foods, opt for plain, unsweetened options where suitable. CDC encourages dairy without added sugars and, after 12 months, plain whole cow’s milk or an unsweetened fortified dairy alternative. [CDC foods to encourage]
Is juice the same as added sugar?
Juice guidance is separate from the recommendation to avoid added sugar. CDC says children younger than 12 months should not drink juice. After 12 months, juice is unnecessary; the AAP limit for ages 1–3 is no more than 4 ounces of 100% juice per day. Fruit drinks and juice drinks with added sugars are not 100% juice. [CDC juice guidance] [AAP juice guidance]
Why honey has a separate rule for babies
Do not give honey to a child younger than 12 months because of botulism risk. Do not add it to food, water, formula, or a pacifier. This is a separate infant-safety rule, regardless of whether honey is marketed as natural. [CDC honey guidance]
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If your child has a medical condition, a growth concern, feeding difficulties, or a clinician-directed diet, follow the advice of the child’s pediatric clinician. General added-sugar guidance does not replace individualized feeding advice.
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