WITH summer in full swing and temperatures rising, a mother has shared an urgent warning to all parents.
According to Lili Kirkby, a from the UK, toddlers should avoid consuming three summer .
Not only did the claim that a specific fruit could cause nasty , but she also acknowledged that one popular drink could lead to fainting.
Posting on , Lili shared her as she penned: “Foods to avoid giving your this – keep your little one safe with these quick .”;
First things first, Lili claimed that parents should avoid giving citrus fruits to toddlers.
She voiced: “Juice from oranges, lemons, and limes on the skin can cause burns when exposed to sunlight.
“If they eat citrus, wash their hands and face thoroughly before heading outdoors.”;
Following this, Lili also explained why she won’t be giving her little ones ice.
“Ice cubes can be a . If offering ice, make sure it’s in a closed-lid cup to stay safe and cool,”; she warned.
And finally, Lili got candid on why could be incredibly dangerous to kids.
The mother revealed: “Some slushies may contain high levels of glycerol, which can lead to headaches, nausea, and in rare cases, serious reactions like shock or fainting.”;
As a result, Lili stressed: “Keep it fun and safe this summer!”;
The clip, which was posted under the username @liliandwillow, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 129,200 views in just two days.
Not only this, but it’s also amassed 849 likes and 32 comments.
Social media users were left stunned by Lili’s claims and quickly rushed to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person said: “Lots of bad things in the news about slushies, a core part of my childhood that my daughter will miss out on.”;
Keep it fun and safe this summer!
Lili Kirkby
Another gasped: “Did not know about slushies!”;
Whilst a third commented: “Not my toddler right now sucking on an ice cube to soothe .”;
At the same time, another parent advised: “Ice lollies as well can also be a , even though it can melt, if stuck in the throat it’ll take some time to actually melt. Saw that on a health visitors page.”;
The danger of slushies
And it’s not just Lili who has stressed the dangers of slushies – just last month, The Sun also shared an .
The brightly coloured beverages contain glycerol, a sugar substitute that gives slushies their signature, semi-frozen texture.
And now, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven.
It follows several incidents involving slushy drinks in recent months.
Earlier this year, the sugary – which are designed to appeal to children – were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven.
As a result, members of the food watchdog’s board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children’s .
Consumed at high levels, glycerol can cause very low blood sugar levels and unconsciousness in young children – also known as glycerol intoxication syndrome.
