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Can I give 9 month old fish and yoghurt for lunch?

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dreamerkr · 28/07/2023 12:25

Hey guys! I was going to give my 9 month old DS fish fingers, mash and veggies for lunch today and I was wondering if it’s okay for him to have a fromage frais after his lunch? He only has these like once or twice a week, not everyday. Is it okay to give baby yoghurt after fish or should I wait a few hours?

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trevthecat · 28/07/2023 12:26

It's fine. Out of curiosity, why would you think it wasn't?

Diddykong · 28/07/2023 12:26

I have no idea why the fish and yogurt combo would be remotely problematic. I'd probably try to reduce sugar but the concept of a yogurt+fish meal is fine.

UndercoverCop · 28/07/2023 12:27

I'm not sure why you wouldn't? DS has eaten kedgeree from a very young age, fish, eggs, rice, garlic, onion, peas, spices etc and I serve that with homemade raita which is made with yogurt, so he eats fish and yoghurt in the same mouthful.

ReadRum · 28/07/2023 12:29

I wouldn’t have done because of the iron in the fish and not wanting to compromise its uptake by giving dairy, but my baby was premature. Is the iron the reason you want to avoid dairy?

Peony654 · 28/07/2023 12:29

Why not? i wouldn't give those fromage frais though, packed with sugar. Give natural yoghurt with some actual fruit chopped in

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dreamerkr · 28/07/2023 12:29

So many of my friends and also relatives have said that you shouldn’t eat fish and yoghurt/dairy together, I’ve always thought this is weird! Thanks so much guys ❤️

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ReadRum · 28/07/2023 12:31

Peony654 · 28/07/2023 12:29

Why not? i wouldn't give those fromage frais though, packed with sugar. Give natural yoghurt with some actual fruit chopped in

Definitely agree with this, I only ever gave them plain natural yoghurt as that’s what I eat and even years later I am glad I did

Toddler101 · 28/07/2023 12:35

Peony654 · 28/07/2023 12:29

Why not? i wouldn't give those fromage frais though, packed with sugar. Give natural yoghurt with some actual fruit chopped in

Agree. Plain greek style yogurt in our house!

Twizbe · 28/07/2023 12:39

Are these people Jewish? Some who keep kosher won’t mix fish and dairy as well as meat and dairy.

If you don’t follow that dietary restriction then crack on. Sounds like a very normal kids meal to me.

Poppins2016 · 28/07/2023 12:45

I wouldn't think twice about that combination! 🙂

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 29/07/2023 09:33

Twizbe · 28/07/2023 12:39

Are these people Jewish? Some who keep kosher won’t mix fish and dairy as well as meat and dairy.

If you don’t follow that dietary restriction then crack on. Sounds like a very normal kids meal to me.

I was wondering if they were Jewish too. Being Kosher or not limiting the iron uptake are the only two reasons I could see for this.

Hope he enjoyed his lunch Wink

OddOne2023 · 29/07/2023 10:10

It's fine just not fromage frais /petit filou

Loaded with sugar

Go with plain greek yog

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 29/07/2023 10:14

OddOne2023 · 29/07/2023 10:10

It's fine just not fromage frais /petit filou

Loaded with sugar

Go with plain greek yog

Just checked and Petit Filous gave 8 grams of sugar per pot.

I'd definitely give those a swerve like other posters are saying. Maybe offer plain yoghurt and some berries?

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