A dad shared a PSA about giving his daughter a caffeine-laden Starbucks drink, mistakenly thinking it was safe. After she downed a large strawberry lemonade refresher, which contains significant caffeine, her hyperactivity sparked commentary across Reddit. Many users criticized not for caffeine exposure, but for giving a 4-year-old a large sugary drink, highlighting two sides to the discussion: awareness of caffeinated beverages and parental choices in drink sizes for children. This experience serves as a cautionary tale for other parents.
"I was in Target with my 4-year-old daughter... I thought I'd get her a large strawberry lemonade refresher. She loved it and chugged the whole thing before I finished my coffee."
"Yup, a large, or venti, Starbucks Refresher contains 70 to 85 mg of caffeine - more caffeine than a grande matcha latte or any of the store's teas."
"Who gives a 4 year old a LARGE sugary drink?" said one user, illustrating the intense public reaction to Zissou's choice.
"Chalk it up to life experience..." reflecting on the lesson learned about caffeine content in children's drinks.
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