The same is true for adults, but a young child may be quite distressed by it. Coca-Cola and many other soft drinks are caffeinated. Caffeine may cause palpitations and irritability. It may do the same to an adult, but adults can deal with it better and understand the choices they are making. Giving caffeine to children regularly is unwise even if they appear to tolerate it well.
Caffeine is an addictive drug.
When a caffeine addict doesn't get his caffeine it can lead to fatigue and headaches. This doesn't seem to be bothering him, but I am worried. It started the day after we went to the ocean. Thank you for any information you may have about this problem. Toes often peel because the skin becomes mildly inflamed from sweating when the kids wear sneakers on hot days.