Did kids drink wine in 1700s?

In the 1700s, it was not uncommon for children to drink wine or beer, as these beverages were safer to drink than water, which could be contaminated. Children typically drank a watered-down version of wine or beer, and it was generally accepted that moderate consumption of alcohol was not harmful to children. Additionally, alcohol was often used as a medicine for children, to treat various ailments such as colic or teething pain.