Reposting in here about fish oil supplements, wrong section first time!

[Flumpyflumps]

I've done some googling and have found mixed reviews on dosage and suitability.
My DD is nearly 5 and there are no SN to consider.
I think it might be a good thing in any case as she does not like fish or nuts/seeds and avocado is hit and miss.

DH thinks her diet is fine and we don't need any supplements.

So, anyone here give it just because?

Any advice?

[Flumpyflumps]

Hopeful bump!

[lambinapram]

I have given my daughter fish oil since she stopped breastfeeding.
www.highernature.co.uk/ShowProductFamily.aspx?ProductFamilyID=398&AgentID=115&gclid=CNPG5_bIzbYCFSXLtAodbScAIw

This is from the Patrick Holford website:
Boost levels of essential fats
Some fats, like saturated varieties found in processed meats and fried foods, are bad for health, but others are essential and a deficiency could negatively impact on your child?s behaviour. For example, the brain and nervous system needs a good supply of fat to function and develop effectively.

To ensure your child gets enough essential fats you have three choices:

■Oily fish three times a week, ie salmon, mackerel, sardines, fresh not tinned tuna (as the tinned variety has the natural oil taken out);
■A heaped tablespoon of freshly-ground seeds on their cereal or sprinkled on soups or in salads every day. The magic formula is mix half pumpkin, sunflower and sesame with half linseeds, store in a glass jar in the fridge then grind fresh in a coffee grinder before serving. Seeds also make great snacks to munch, like Agent Mulder in The X Files;
■Supplement essential fats. This could either be a fish oil (which contains omega 3 fats) or a seed oil (which contains a blend of omega 3 and omega 6 fats). These are available as liquids or capsules from health food shops. Some of the liquid versions have added natural flavourings that may make them more acceptable to your child.

[narmada]

Patrick Holford is a fish snake-oil peddler, who invents his own 'science'. Just sayin, like. Sorry, OP, that didn't answer your question.

No harm in giving fish oils though if you want to. I am sure Boots do an own-brand one which will be fine, and will have dosage instructions on them.

[narmada]

Well, would'ja believe it? flavoured Omegas for kids, anyone?