Gerber Graduates for Toddlers Fruit Splashers Purified Water & Fruit Juice Blend Beverage, Grape fl

At about the age of one year, our pediatrician advised us to give the baby more water, preferably in the form of fruit juices. She said to mix the 100% juice with about half water to cut down on the sugar content. We've been mixing Hansen's juices, available in mega-packs of small boxes, with bottled water and serving the mixture in a sippy cup. Our boy likes his drinks very much. A few days ago, we ran out. In an emergency, my wife picked up a bottle of Gerber's Graduates Fruit Splashes.

The Splashes are just about the same as we have been doing. They are 40% juice and the rest is purified water. A few vitamins and minerals have been added. The Splashes come in a variety of flavors and the one we picked up is Strawberry Kiwi. The boy enjoys the Splashes, just as he enjoyed our previous mixtures. I see no major difference and we wouldn't hesitate to use the Gerber product. I suspect we'll go back to the Hansen's juices, however, inasmuch as it is easier to give the kid a greater variety. Plus, we have a ready supply of juices for our own use.

Gary Peterson