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Salmon for baby - advice

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Cantthinkofacoolname · 22/07/2024 22:49

Not really sure if anyone can actually answer this but my overtired brain is very anxious

My dd is 16 months and for the past 7 or 8 months she's been eating a fillet of salmon once a week. Is this harmful?

I've read it's low in mercury but can contain contaminants and even high amounts of salmon can be linked to cancer. I had no idea they are supposed to have just one tablespoon until today.

Sorry if this is a daft question, I am an anxious person in general 😔

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pecanpie101 · 22/07/2024 22:51

I've never heard of this before.
Doing a quick look online it it says no more than 2 servings a week but it's a great food for children to eat.
If they enjoy it, keep feeding them it.

SingingSands · 22/07/2024 23:00

I think my son has probably had a salmon fillet every week of his life and he's a strapping 16 years old, very healthy lad. We had salmon for tea tonight!

Imworriedagain · 22/07/2024 23:03

Not going to lie, after seeing the title I thought you were wanting to name your baby Salmon (very daft of me) so I came to the rescue 😂

I think once a week is fine and you haven't done anything wrong.

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Cantthinkofacoolname · 22/07/2024 23:06

Thanks. The amount recommend varies depending on age, under 3s seem to have strict limits which I didn't realise. It's her favourite food so I've always been over generous as she eats it all.

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Cantthinkofacoolname · 22/07/2024 23:08

@Imworriedagain hahaha, fishful thinking! (That's dreadful sorry!)

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ColdButteredToast · 22/07/2024 23:44

We've been feeding our daughter salmon once a week since she was weaned.

NHS says the benefits out way the risks, so long as you don't go over the recommended amounts

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/what-to-feed-young-children/#:~:text=Try%20to%20give%20your%20child%20at%20least%201%20portion%20of,than%202%20portions%20a%20week.

What to feed young children

The different foods your toddler or pre-schooler needs, including milk and dairy; starchy foods; fruit and vegetables; meat, fish and other sources of protein.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/what-to-feed-young-children#:~:text=Try%20to%20give%20your%20child%20at%20least%201%20portion%20of,than%202%20portions%20a%20week.

ColdButteredToast · 22/07/2024 23:45

Outweigh! It's late ...

wishIwasonholiday10 · 23/07/2024 07:26

Salmon is fine for babies and has a lot of health benefits. We have had it once a week since the start of weaning. I’ve never heard about needing to restrict it. Maybe it is tuna you are thinking of which does tend to have higher levels of Mercury?

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