Why is it bad to give babies juice? A Pediatrician's Perspective
                                
                                
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                                In 2017, the American Academy of Pediatrics strengthened its guidelines, advising parents that infants under 12 months should not be given any juice. This is because it is bad to give babies juice and can have detrimental effects on their developing bodies and taste preferences.