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foods rich in iron?

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vannah · 07/07/2008 22:51

Ive read that babies around 6-7 months need extra iron, but although I tried switching to follow on milk, my baby ended up very constipated so I am now going back to normal milk.

But I was hoping to get the extra iron from foods? Any suggestions?

She's not had meat yet, and is just turning 7 months...
thankyou

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edam · 07/07/2008 22:52

have a look on eatwell.gov.uk - there are pages on weaning.

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vannah · 08/07/2008 20:53

thanks edam going to look at it now..

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Mungarra · 10/07/2008 15:51

My DD was a bit low on iron and the pediatrician said broccoli and spinach are high in iron.

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RhinestoneCowgirl · 10/07/2008 15:54

Red lentils are good for iron, easy to cook too, we like a bit of dhal in this house...

Also dried apricots - I used to give these halved to DS, but some people do things with boiling water and make puree. HTH

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vannah · 10/07/2008 20:29

thanks both.
RhinestoneCG- I would love to give her lentils, but would they make her gassy? Her bowels are already 'blocked'?

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