When Can Babies Metabolize Caffeine?

Metabolism gradually ramps up as the baby matures and the necessary enzyme levels come on board, and most babies can metabolize caffeine at rates similar to adults by 5-6 months of age.

When can babies process caffeine?

Newborn babies however can be particularly sensitive to caffeine. This is because it can take a newborn baby a long time (ie half-life of 50–100 hours) to process caffeine. By 3–4 months, however, it takes a baby only about 3–7 hours.

How long does caffeine stay in breastmilk?

Keep in mind that the concentration of caffeine in your breast milk will peak about two hours after consuming a caffeinated beverage or food. We recommend limiting your daily caffeine intake to less than 300 milligrams.