Fish Oil Supplements for Kids

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Sierra

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2006

Even though I am a lifelong vegetarian and our family now is vegetarian, I am *considering* fish oil supplements for my one year old.

It may be worth mentioning that my baby (formula fed because foster-adoption) is also on a DHA and ARA supplemented formula (Enfamil brand).

I was having trouble finding any fish oil supplements that I could measure out for kid-friendly amounts, but I happened to stumble upon a couple at a grocery store the other day.

Which one would you use, if you'd use either at all?

1."A+ (TM) Kids" Pure Fish Oil Dietary Supplement
Marketed by Health From the Sea
"molecularly distilled for purity" from "deep sea cold water fish," and "rigorously third-party tested" to ensure "it meets or exceeds U.S. standards for contaminants such as mercury, lead, cadmium, PCBS, pesticides, and dioxins."
Serving size is 0.5 teaspoon
Omega-3 DHA (187 mg)
Omega-3 EPA (125 mg)
"Other" ingrediants include: "Natural tutti frutti flavor, rosemary, mixed tocopherols (vitamin E), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), citric acid & stevia" (note that my kido might have a very minor allergy or a sensitivity to citrus

2."Nutrition For Kids (TM)" Cod Liver Oil, strawberry flavored
Manufactured for BioZeal, Child Life (TM)
Cod sourced from "pristine arctic waters and fiords of Norway." Cod liver only, no other fish parts used. "Patented molecular distallation process delivers the cleanest oil available," and "tested for any contaminants, PCB's dioxins, metals, or other toxins and exceeds the highest standards."
Serving size is 1 teaspoon, but recommended use is 0.5 teaspoons at one year. For the serving size of 1 teaspoon:
Vitamin A 870-1950 I.U. (or 35-80% daily value for under 4 years)
Vitamin D 0-40 I.U. (daily value not established)
Vitamin E 8 I.U. (daily value not established)
DHA 700 mg
EPA 450 mg
Other Omega-3 250 mg
Ingrediants: "Purified arctic cod liver oil, Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol), all natural strawberry flavor."

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Gale Force

· #2 · Apr 4, 2006

In this comparison, I like the cod liver oil better because it has a higher content of DHA and EPA and has the vitamins A and D.

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mommy2cias

· #3 · Apr 4, 2006

I give my almost 4 year old the Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil Berry Keen Strawberry.

http://www.vitacost.com/NordicNatura...erOilBerryKeen

I just put it in a medicine dropper and give it like I would any medicine. He takes it fine that way.

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pwit

· #4 · Apr 4, 2006

I've been looking into giving my daughter Cod liver oil. I'm still not sure about it though- or what brand to give her. Honestly Walmart had some noreigen cod liver oil that looked like it was good quality. I've been impressed in the past with their quality of supplements that I have taken as well.

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Sierra

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 5, 2006

Thanks for the feedback. I have both brands, and will probably try one or the other for now...maybe looking into something else for when this runs out.

~Sierra

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BusyMommy

· #6 · Apr 5, 2006

We give Nordic Naturals CLO

but only in the winter. Once we get sunlight again, we switch over to Fish Oil.

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prophetmother

· #7 · Apr 5, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusyMommy
We give Nordic Naturals CLO

but only in the winter. Once we get sunlight again, we switch over to Fish Oil.

May I ask why? I'm new on the scene and wonder which I should get.

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mommyoftwo

· #8 · Sep 11, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusyMommy

We give Nordic Naturals CLO

but only in the winter. Once we get sunlight again, we switch over to Fish Oil.

My understanding is that CLO has a lot of vitamin D in it which you get from the sun in the warmer months so you don't need it then.

I live in a warmer climate and just take fish oil but have been debating changing to CLO because I don't know that we get enough Vit. D. I have a family history of osteoporosis and Vitamin D is suppose to help. We all take a multivitamin though.

Maybe check your formula to see how much Vitamin D it has in it. If it is enough, then maybe you should stick with fish oil. I think that too much vitamin D can be toxic??

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