Is It Safe To Give 2 To 3 Drops Of Brandy To A 5 Year Old?

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

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Question : Hi Doctor,
Is it safe to give 2 to 3 drops of brandy to a 5 year old

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No level of alcohol is considered safe for a baby

Detailed Answer:
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No level of alcohol is considered safe for a baby. Brandy contains 35-60 % alcohol by volume. Although 2-3 drops of brandy does not contain much alcohol, it is still not recommended. On frequent use, it could give rise to impaired motor development, changes in sleep patterns, decrease in intake of feeds, and risk of sudden fall in blood sugar to risky levels.

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Dr. Diptanshu Das

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari