Gerber Graduates Fruit Splashers Purified Water Review

Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

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Great alternative to sugary juices

pro-breastfeeding, budget conscious, loving this product, First-time mom, into trying new things, practical, willing to pay for quality

Pros

Purified water, !00% vitamin C per serving, 40% less sugar than most fruit juices, No artificial colors or sweeteners, Made for toddlers, Available in 3 flavors

Cons

A little pricey, Only good 5 - 7 days after opening

MAY

2008

My 1 year old is unable to drink 100% fruit juice because of ill effects when she uses the bathroom, so, the pediatrician suggested that we not give her 100% juice items until she is a little older. While searching for a suitable product, I was appalled to see the amounts of sugar in the other juices. In fact, even the 100% juices contained high amounts of sugar. I happened upon Gerber Graduates Fruit Splashers Purified Water while shopping for snacks for her. Being a "Flavored" water, I wasn't sure if she would like it or not, and for the amount you get, it isn't exactly cheap (a little over $2), but had to give it a try. We bought the grape flavor and it was a hit. She drinks plain water and milk fine, but I wanted to add something else for variety, and this works out great.

All about the drink:
Like I said, for about $2, you get 32 fl oz, and can choose from grape, kiwi-strawberry, or tropical. The "Water" has 40% less sugar than most fruit juices. It is purified water with a fruit juice blend that is from concentrate. The grape contains 100% vitamin C and 10% calcium and 3 B vitamins (the other flavors do too, I believe). It is sweetened with only real fruit juice. It doesn't contain any artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors. Because it is clear with just a little tint, it doesn't stain, just leaves a wet spot. The bottle is colored, but as I said, the liquid is clear. You have to use within 5 - 7 days after opening. This drink is for children 1 year or older.

My thoughts:
I am happy I found this. I trust Gerber and we use several of their graduates products. I say this is a little on the higher price side, but really, the 100% juices are just as high. My daughter loves the taste, and I can feel good about giving it to her, at least until she can tolerate the 100% juices. I would suggest this to anyone, even if their toddler can tolerate pure juices. It is a great way to keep them hydrated on those hot days because it is water. Leave it to Gerber to come up with this, but I am glad they did!!!

Gerber Graduates Fruit Splashers Purified Water is recommended by shadaram

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LadyMagic wrote on May 15, 2008 at 3:27PM

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Good find. Good review.

kid-kansas wrote on May 14, 2008 at 7:57PM

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In response to shadaram's comment from May 14, 2008 at 11:40AM:

That's great she likes it, a real big plus for you ;)

shadaram wrote on May 14, 2008 at 11:40AM

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In response to kid-kansas's comment from May 14, 2008 at 12:06AM:

I tried watering down her juice too, but no luck, so this is our best bet!!! And she loves it, so major bonus!

kid-kansas wrote on May 14, 2008 at 12:06AM

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My Mom told me (many years ago) to water down the juice for my girls, this sounds like a good alternative to that and doesn't water down the nutritional content. ;)

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