#97. Adults Only? Are Alcohol-Free Drinks Safe for Kids?

Send me a message 🤗Today I’m diving into a question that comes up a lot — is it safe, and is it a good idea, to give alcohol-free drinks to kids?I’m talking specifically about drinks under 0.5% ABV (so not low, light or mid-strength alcohol). I cover the safety aspect first, but more importantly, I explore the bigger question: should we be giving them to kids at all?I share why these drinks aren’t made for children, what message we might be sending if we do give them to our kids, and what to consider when the conversation gets a bit trickier, especially with teenagers.As always, no judgment, just my honest thoughts. I’d love to hear yours.0:00 Are alcohol free drinks safe for kids?3:47 Industry intent6:26 Adult flavour profiles8:14 What messages are we sending to kids & teens?11:23 Not made for the youngAlso mentioned:Mocktails*Lucky Saint*Best episode to listen to next: #76 Beyond Bananas! 12 surprising foods that contain alcohol===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🗝️ Become a Vault member to get access to the moderation tools that actually help - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===✏️ Come hang out with me on Substack - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.