Is is true that giving a child orange juice is bad for their stomach?

I have heard from different friends and family members that giving a child orange juice may be to harsh for their stomach, Is this right?

Is is true that giving a child orange juice is bad for their stomach?
My son is one year old and he's been drinking orange and apple juice since he was about 8 or 9 months. It has never bothered him, but all kids are very different. Some It may bother and some it may not..
Reply:It's hard on my stomach and I'm 29! For this very reason I have not given my one year old any. I just give her the vitamin drops.. I would dilute it with half water/ half juice.
Reply:Depending on age, orange juice and other citrus drinks can be too harsh/ acidic for their tummy. I didn't give my child orange juice until he was about 2 years old and then in moderation.





Its too harsh for my tummy on an empty stomach and I'm 36 years old!





Younger children enjoy apple %26amp; grape juice. I recommend Juicy juice or any other 100% juice, no sugar added juice. I've also discovered that V-8 Fusion (veggie juice with the fruit juice) is an awesome way to slip a few more vegetables into my toddler's diet.





Most pediatricians don't recommend overdoing juice though, as it can cause cavities.
Reply:Until they are at least 24 months old you can give them orange juice diluted so that the acid does not bother their stomach.
Reply:depends how old your child is. Orange juice in general is very acidy which can upset stomachs. You can buy a low acid orange juice or dilute it with some water.
Reply:yes, it can be. orange juice has lots of acid and can be hard on the tummy. It even gives me indigestion if I drink more than a glass. as long as your child is at least one year old (2 years old is better though) then start with 4 oz of juice and see how they handle it. My kids drink it all the time (a small cup) but my friends 2 1/2 year old will have horrible diaper rash if she drinks it.


I have also found juice with no pulp isn't as hard on the tummy and put just a little water in it
Reply:I don't know about their stomach, but it is bad for their teeth if they drink it often enough. The acid can harm the teeth of small children who might hold the juice in their mouths or drink large amounts. They recommend children drink it with a straw.
Reply:orange juice is very acidic. it can cause "diaper rash" or irritate their stomach. you can try to dilute it a bit with water .


my daughter still has a hard time with orange juice,