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Find the right snacks for your child's age - every product rated by added sugar.
Baby
6-12 months
First foods, purees, and soft dissolvable snacks with zero added sugar.
Recommended limit
0g added sugar per serving
Common picks
Pouches · Puffs · Teething crackers
Toddler
1-3 years
Soft textures, small pieces, and very low added sugar. Yogurt, pouches, and mild cereals.
Recommended limit
≤ 2g added sugar per serving
Common picks
Yogurt · Pouches · O-shaped cereal
Preschool
3-5 years
A wider variety opens up - focus on whole grains, fruit snacks, and Tier A-C picks.
Recommended limit
≤ 5g added sugar per serving
Common picks
Cereal · Fruit snacks · Cheese sticks
School Age
5-12 years
Lunchbox-ready snacks. Watch for bars, crackers, and drinks with hidden added sugar.
Recommended limit
≤ 8g added sugar per serving
Common picks
Bars · Crackers · Trail mix
Added Sugar Guidelines by Age
| Age Group | Age Range | Daily Max Added Sugar | Per-Snack Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍼 Baby | Under 12 months | 0g (none) | 0g |
| 🧸 Toddler | 1-3 years | < 25g (WHO) / 0g ideal | ≤ 2g |
| 🎨 Preschool | 3-5 years | < 25g (AHA) | ≤ 5g |
| 🎒 School Age | 5-12 years | < 25g (AHA) | ≤ 8g |
Sources: American Heart Association (AHA), World Health Organization (WHO). Children under 2 should have no added sugar.
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