How much caffeine can a 13 year old have?
Ava Mcdaniel
Updated on March 05, 2026
For kids and teens, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests caution. Adolescents ages 12 to 18 should cap daily caffeine intake at 100 mg (the equivalent of about one cup of coffee, one to two cups of tea, or two to three cans of soda). For children under 12, there's no designated safe threshold.
Is 400 mg of caffeine too much for a 13 year old?
Though adults can safely consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per day, according to the Mayo Clinic, kids and teens age 12-18 should limit their intake to 100 mg per day. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children younger than 12 should not consume caffeine at all.What happens if a 13 year old has too much caffeine?
Having too much caffeine can have many negative effects on kids, like putting them in a bad mood, depriving them of sleep and contributing to misbehavior, such as risk-taking and aggression. Coffee can also make some kids feel jittery, nervous and anxious or nauseated. It can change their heart rate and blood pressure.Can a 13 year old drink Red Bull?
Advice for Parents: Energy Drink ConsumptionThe bottom line is that children and adolescents should never consume energy drinks. And they should drink plain water during and after routine exercise, rather than sports drinks, which contain extra calories that contribute to obesity and tooth decay.