1. Prevent excessive sugar intake

Some parents like to add white sugar to milk and porridge to encourage their children to eat more, which can lead to a preference for sweet foods. It's important to control the amount of snacks for babies, minimizing sugary treats, chocolates, and jellies, in order to maintain a low-sugar diet.

2. Choose appropriate times for sugar consumption

Children should not be given candy or sweets on an empty stomach, after a full meal, within two hours before meals, or before bedtime.

3. What to do if the baby insists on having candy

If the baby loves candy, parents might consider making an agreement with them about the amount they can have each week and when they can eat it. For example, during the Spring Festival when there are plenty of treats at home and visiting relatives often involves being offered sweets. You could agree in advance that they can only have one piece of candy or two cookies per day.

4. Do not use sugar as a special privilege

When the baby is sick, do not let them eat sweets just to improve their taste; this is detrimental to their recovery.

5. Be aware of hidden sugars

In addition to well-known junk foods, there are also sugars hidden in places that are not easily noticed, such as fruit juices and overly sweet fruits. When giving children juice, control the amount so that it does not exceed 150 milliliters per day and choose pure juice. Encourage babies to develop healthy habits of eating more fruits and drinking less juice drinks. If fruits are too sweet, they should also be consumed in moderation.

6. Strengthen dental protection

Eating candy can easily lead to cavities; however, it's difficult to completely avoid it. If you can brush your teeth immediately after eating candy, it significantly reduces the chances of cavities for your baby. Additionally, regularly taking children for dental check-ups allows any issues to be addressed promptly and helps protect their teeth from sugar damage.