Babyfood, beverage, GERBER, GRADUATES, FRUIT SPLASHERS
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This is a vibrant, fruit-based beverage designed for toddlers, blending juices and purees into a smooth, drinkable consistency. It delivers a bright, sweet, and tangy fruit punch flavor with a thin, watery texture that's easy for little sips. Nutritionally, it's essentially a source of quick-energy carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars, with no protein or fat.
💚 Why it's loved
Parents appreciate it as a convenient, mess-free way to encourage fluid intake and introduce fruit flavors to toddlers. Kids love the fun, sweet taste and the familiar, easy-drinking format from a trusted brand.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is the high sugar content (over 6g per 100g), which can contribute to tooth decay and may set a preference for very sweet tastes. To mitigate this, offer it with meals rather than as a standalone snack, and always follow with a sip of water. It's also not a substitute for whole fruits, which provide essential fiber.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from fruit-derived carbohydrates.
- Convenient, portable hydration with fruit flavor.
- No fat, cholesterol, or sodium content.
- Made from blended fruit juices and purees.
- Designed with toddler-friendly, easy-to-swallow texture.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'Fruit Splashers' line is specifically marketed with playful, splash-themed packaging and names to make hydration a fun activity for toddlers, often featuring characters or bright, watery graphics.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 92.5 g |
| Energy | 29.0 kcal |
| Energy | 123 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.15 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 71.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 3.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 22.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 11.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.71 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.09 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 66.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 35.3 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.06 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 1.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 1.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 34.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.20 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.01 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.01 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.02 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as giving my baby 100% fruit juice?
No. While it contains fruit juice, it's a formulated beverage that may include water and fruit purees for texture. Pediatric guidelines recommend limiting all fruit juice for toddlers, and this product falls under that category.
Can I dilute it with water?
Yes, diluting with water is a common practice to reduce the sugar concentration and help your child get used to less sweet flavors. Start with a 50/50 mix.
At what age can I introduce this?
It's generally intended for toddlers aged 12 months and older, who are already accustomed to drinking from a cup or straw and eating a variety of solid foods.