A mother in England shared a video of her toddler giving a cup of tea on her TikTok account. TikTok users showered the mother with criticism.
The video of the little baby drinking tea quickly went viral and was viewed more than two million times. TikTok users hurled criticism, warning the mother that tea should not be given to babies.
Some said that caffeine-containing tea is not good for children to consume. Social media users, who said that there is as much caffeine in tea as coffee, criticized the video.
A few TikTok users were worried that the child would spill the drink and potentially harm himself with the hot drink as the cup had no lid.
MOTHER DEFENDED ITSELF
The mother, who has an account with the username Leanne on TikTok, defended herself, unable to withstand thousands of criticisms. “For those who commented on the tea… She saw me with a cup of tea and asked for it. Less than half a cup wouldn’t hurt,” the woman said. made a statement.
CAN BABIES BE GIVEN TEA?
After 6 months, babies do not need other liquids, including tea, except water. Babies get the water they need from milk and formula in the first 6 months of their life. After this period, parents can give water to the baby. Tea also contains caffeine and sugar, which cause thirst in babies’ bodies. Therefore, it should not be given.
Excessive consumption of tea due to the caffeine in it can pave the way for mobility, insomnia and heart diseases in babies before the age of 2 years.