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limiting fish?

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belindarose · 01/04/2010 09:51

Have I read somewhere (on here, BLW book?) that baby girls should only have 2 portions of fish a week? Or is it a certain type of fish? Have lent out my book so can't check it there. My DD LOVES fish! Perhaps it's oily fish? Thanks for any help.

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MrsBadger · 01/04/2010 10:18

You're meant to avoid shark/marlin/swordfish etc because of the mercury levels

the FSA say only 2 portions of oily fish a week in pregnancy but doesn;t mention limiting it for children

white fish (cod, haddock, pollack etc) and tinned tuna are all fine.

Seona1973 · 01/04/2010 12:31

the maximum recommended portions of oily fish is 2 for girls and women who may have a baby one day and also if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Men and boys and women who arent going to have children can have up to 4 portions.

more info here

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