Yes, kids can eat vanilla extract. However, it is not recommended for toddlers under the age of 3. There are some side effects which include nausea and vomiting.

There are many benefits of using the vanilla extract for your child’s diet as well. It contains antioxidants that are good for their health and it also has a sweet taste that is enjoyable to them.

Are Vanilla Extracts Safe for Your Child?

Vanilla extract is considered safe for children, but there are certain precautions to take when using it.

Vanilla extract and vanilla powder are both made from vanilla beans. Vanilla beans are the dried, unripe fruit of a type of orchid. The pods contain a fragrant, sweet-smelling liquid called vanilla extract or vanilla powder.

The most important thing to remember about vanilla extract is that it is not as concentrated as pure vanilla extract so you can’t just dump in a whole pod at once and expect your child to be fine with it.

To be on the safe side, you should start with one teaspoon per day for infants and increase the amount slowly (one teaspoon every few days) until your child reaches two tablespoons per day, which is the recommended daily dose for children ages four and older