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Vegetarian omega 3, suitable for babies and toddlers - anyone?

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olivo · 27/12/2010 20:41

I used to use the Haliborange twist off capsules and squeeze them into DD1's yoghurt drinks, and DD2s milk, but they are no longer being manufactured. Does anyone know of anything I could give them instead?

I use flaxseed oil and dont know is it is suitable for small people!! Neither did the lady in the local health food shop.

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Labradorlover · 28/12/2010 20:37

My sprouted flax powder from linusit says not for babies under 12 months.
I have a feeling that the oil from them has the same advice.
But I used to put flax oil in daughter's porridge when she was weaned from about 8 months. I think there is a small risk of allergy.
Started putting flax powder in her smoothie at about 18 months, She's never been constipated Grin
Also keep the oil in the fridge and use within 6 weeks as it can go off and don't heat as that destroys it.

olivo · 28/12/2010 21:35

thanks, I'll ask about it at the HFS. DD is 16mo so powder might be good.

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Labradorlover · 28/12/2010 22:34

Think there's more omega 3 in the oil, but loads of good stuff in the sprouted powder.....

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