Guest guest Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Dear All, My baby girl now is 14 months and vegan since my pregnancy, so I'm quite worried about the source for her Omega 3 and B12. Though now, she is as healthy as her non vegan friend ( even healthier I think ), only a bit small in size compare to her daddy'n family :-) But anyway, her size is ok to me as long as it suite the growth chart. I take flaxseed capsule daily, but it stated not for below 02 years old. So , is there anyone know flaxseed oil or hempseed oil for baby ?! If possible, please share the product name and where can i find in Sydney :-) Thanks a million. Cheers Jeni ______________________________\ ____ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink./gmrs/_panel_invite.asp?a=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Jeni, little ones are terrible innefficient at changing the short chain omega 3s in flax or hemp into the long chain omega 3s (DHA) because their bodies are designed to get preformed DHA (already converted by mom) in breast milk. if your little one is no longer nursing, i would consider a DHA supplement (vegan algae-derived) supplement instead of flax oil or hemp oil. dr. fuhrman has a good one on his website (www.drfuhrman.com). i think the dosage he recommends for the under 2 set is .25ml or about 1/4 or a dropperful. hope this helps! karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hi there: Our naturopathic ped recommends a teaspoon of Barlean's Flax daily (it is the organic, cold-pressed, refrigerated kind.) We also give Baby's Only DHA/ARA supplement... see http://www.babyorganic.com/cart.php?target=product & product_id=16161 & category_id=\ 251 Kellie Hayden's Mama, 9/5/06, birth center baby, NCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thanks to Karen for her helpful post on omega-3s. You also asked about vitamin B12 so I wanted to weigh in on that. It's very important for vegan babies to have a daily reliable source of vitamin B12. If she's still nursing and your diet is adequate in vitamin B12, that could be her source. After weaning, reliable sources of vitamin B12 include soymilk fortified with vitamin B12, fortified breakfast cereals (check the label), and a vitamin B12 supplement. The Vegetarian Resource Group's website has more information about vitamin B12 at http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm and about vegan babies and children at http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/kids.htm. Reed , yani jeni <yani_jeni wrote: > > Dear All, > > My baby girl now is 14 months and vegan since my > pregnancy, so I'm quite worried about the source for > her Omega 3 and B12. Though now, she is as healthy as > her non vegan friend ( even healthier I think ), only > a bit small in size compare to her daddy'n family :-) > > But anyway, her size is ok to me as long as it suite > the growth chart. > > I take flaxseed capsule daily, but it stated not for > below 02 years old. > So , is there anyone know flaxseed oil or hempseed oil > for baby ?! If possible, please share the product name > and where can i find in Sydney :-) > > Thanks a million. > Cheers > Jeni > > > > ____________________ ______________ > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink./gmrs/_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Interesting -- thanks, Karen. At what around age do they get better at DHA conversion? ~Paul k.beauford wrote: > little ones are terrible innefficient at changing the short chain omega > 3s in flax or hemp into > the long chain omega 3s (DHA) because their bodies are designed to get > preformed DHA > (already converted by mom) in breast milk. if your little one is no > longer nursing, i would > consider a DHA supplement (vegan algae-derived) supplement instead of > flax oil or hemp oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 you know, i don't think anybody can really say exactly... a lot of the research on omega 3s is very new. i would think it would be around the time our ancestors were normally weaned. i am no anthropologist, but perhaps humans used to nurse until around four or so? also, everyone converts at different rates, and each person can convert differently at different times. there are a many factors involved i.e. heridetary, age, sex (women are generally better converters than men) other dietary factors (too much omega 6 can interfere w/conversion, other nutrients in the diet assist the conversion process). so if you have a healthy diet overall, keeping omega 6 levels from getting too high, you will convert better than someone who eats a diet with excessive amounts of omega 6s or who is missing appropriate levels of other vitamins. however, i would like to clarify that i wasn't necessarily saying that small children can't benefit from flax. i just don't think it is the best source of DHA for them. it can still be a good source of the short-chain omega 3s), and also, if given in the form of freshly ground flax seed rather than the oil, it is also a good source of protein, fiber, and especially a wonderful source of those cancer-fighting lignans. i mix freshly ground flax seeds into my childrens' smoothies for these reasons, but i also give them DHA Purity and myself, i take the omega-zen-3 vegan DHA capsules, but not religiously. more as an insurance policy, like you would take a multi-vitamin. there are also blood tests you can take to see if you are converting enough, but you have to find a physician who will give you one, and who is also savvy enough on this subject to interpret the results. hope this helps, karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Dear All, tks to all respon for this post Actually i'm really worry about my decision to put my baby on vegan diet will bring any bad impact on her in her future life, cos my surronding all telling me that she has to get all nutrition she need include from non vegan source. Again, tks all Cheers jeni ______________________________\ ____ oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile./mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 jeni, make sure your baby is getting enough fat, both DHA and other good fats - avacados are very important, also seeds and nuts and nut butters when they get older. have you read Disease Proof Your Child by Dr. Joel Fuhrman? i think it is a must read for raising healthy vegan children. karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think the response to those should be: Hmm, that is very interesting. When you have a chance will you please get me a copy of the research that backs up your statement? yani jeni <yani_jeni wrote: Dear All, tks to all respon for this post Actually i'm really worry about my decision to put my baby on vegan diet will bring any bad impact on her in her future life, cos my surronding all telling me that she has to get all nutrition she need include from non vegan source. Again, tks all Cheers jeni ________ oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile./mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'm reading that book right now and was interested to see that he advocates introducing nuts at age 9 months, ground and mixed into mushy foods. He does say to wait until at least two years for peanuts. I would like to go ahead and give my 15-month old ground nuts because I am wondering about his iron intake -- any thoughts? Other sources always seem to say to wait for longer, and we do have a peanut allergy in one of his siblings. Heather k.beauford wrote: > > jeni, > > make sure your baby is getting enough fat, both DHA and other good > fats - avacados are > very important, also seeds and nuts and nut butters when they get older. > > have you read Disease Proof Your Child by Dr. Joel Fuhrman? i think it > is a must read for > raising healthy vegan children. > > karen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Glad to hear that as ours practically lived on avocados (and breast milk). Now she is mad about apples and largely ignores cookies and candy. I don't mind that at all. ~P > make sure your baby is getting enough fat, both DHA and other good fats > - avacados are > very important, also seeds and nuts and nut butters when they get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 tks Robin, yup....LOL, actually reliable research for me to grab whenever i get attack will be very wonderful as my environment and people don't support my decision :-( Still, thanks to all response Cheers jeni --- robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > I think the response to those should be: Hmm, that > is very interesting. When you have a chance will > you please get me a copy of the research that backs > up your statement? > > yani jeni <yani_jeni wrote: Dear > All, > tks to all respon for this post > Actually i'm really worry about my decision to put > my > baby on vegan diet will bring any bad impact on her > in > her future life, cos my surronding all telling me > that > she has to get all nutrition she need include from > non > vegan source. > Again, > tks all > Cheers > jeni > > ________ > oneSearch: Finally, mobile search > that gives answers, not web links. > http://mobile./mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC > > > > > > > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you > sell. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ______________________________\ ____ Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink./gmrs/_panel_invite.asp?a=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I am certain that many folks will send you information, and you do your own research, but here are a couple of links: http://www.vegsource.com/parent/ http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/WELCOME/treatmentguides/veganchildren.html The book " Raising Vegan Children in a Non Vegan World " is a great resource: http://www.veganfamilyfavorites.com/order.php Robin yani jeni <yani_jeni wrote: tks Robin, yup....LOL, actually reliable research for me to grab whenever i get attack will be very wonderful as my environment and people don't support my decision :-( Still, thanks to all response Cheers jeni --- robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > I think the response to those should be: Hmm, that > is very interesting. When you have a chance will > you please get me a copy of the research that backs > up your statement? > > yani jeni <yani_jeni wrote: Dear > All, > tks to all respon for this post > Actually i'm really worry about my decision to put > my > baby on vegan diet will bring any bad impact on her > in > her future life, cos my surronding all telling me > that > she has to get all nutrition she need include from > non > vegan source. > Again, > tks all > Cheers > jeni > > ________ > oneSearch: Finally, mobile search > that gives answers, not web links. > http://mobile./mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC > > > > > > > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you > sell. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________ Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink./gmrs/_panel_invite.asp?a=7 oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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