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Not okay to give Coca-Cola to babies
The spokesman explained that it would never be okay to let your baby drink Coke, even if you want to give it as a treat. He also pointed out the massive issue of poor oral health among the young ones.
Beaglehole said that it is heartbreaking to see the new marketing strategy of the company. After experiences of extracting teeth from many bubs, he knows that some parents feed their young ones Coca-Cola through their drinking bottles.
The sugary drink is bad for the teeth
The high acidity and sugar content of Coca-Cola will not only rot your teeth but also dissolve them, according to Beaglehole. He said that the devious campaign is explicitly telling parents that it is safe to give Coke to their babies.