Does anyone give their baby cod liver oil? What are the benefits of doing so?

Question

Does anyone give their baby cod liver oil? What are the benefits of doing so?

Answer 1

For the first year of a baby's life breast-milk or formula provides all the necessary nutrients needed (with solids starting at 6 months).  No need for supplements

Answer 2

Back in the olden days people did, that was before vitamins and formula etc.. Do not give anything like that to your baby though.

Answer 3

I don't. I don't think it is beneficial.

Answer 4

No, because I can't find a safe brand but it is something I consider on occasion  I'm also not one for routine supplementation but fish is so expensive lately.

I'm assuming you are referring to a baby already on other non-breastmilk foods.  I would not recommend it before you start other solids.

Its a heck of a lot safer than commercial vitamin D drops which generally contain peanut oil (with the allergenic part removed -yeah I totally believe them).

However you need to be careful that its mercury free and I believe cold pressed for some reason.

http://www.westonaprice.org/children/nou...

to start offering cod liver oil, which is an excellent source of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA (also important for brain develoment) as well as vitamins A and D. Start with a 1/4 teaspoon of high-vitamin cod liver oil or 1/2 teaspoon regular dose cod liver oil, doubling the amount at 8 months.12 Use an eye dropper at first; later baby can take cod liver oil mixed with a little water or fresh orange juice

(this says 4 months which I very much do not agree with)