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Supplements for a toddler - PLS HELP
Cari:
I'm sorry sharni, can you clarify what you mean when you say vitamin d and copper/zinc formula? He is on whole milk right now. R u speaking of an actual toddler formula? Or just saying to use a combo of the two? I nursed him completely for a year and the last 4 months gave him a combo of whole milk and breast milk.....i don't know how hed react to a formula. If u are not talking about milk formula, how would I get him to take the zinc/copper vitamin d combo? R they capsules or drops?
Im sorry....i just want to make sure I'm picking up the right things and not giving him too anything that counter acts with something else.
As far as organics, we have a whole foods here but when he was eating baby cereal, it had the same content of iron as the quaker oat instant grits or oatmeal. We resorted to this because we don't eat much meat and there aren't many options for a hearty breakfast for a picky child. I think I mentioned that he doesn't drink juice either right?? It should be very interesting when he starts exjade. I usually try to give him milk and fruit as well. Any suggestions u might have r welcome!!
Also,a friend of mine just went to india and I wanted to know is there anything that might be good to get him from there? My cousin has access to a great homeopathic doctor. I just want to make sure that it will be safe for a toddler whatever it is.
I'll look into the phytoplanktin and greens +.
O ther than that we spoke about it and r seriously considering a visit to california....before the end of the summer to meet dr. V.
Sharmin:
Hi Charishma,
You can get vitamin D drops. We also give little a supplement called Zinc-Copper Balance frorm AOR classic series. I don't know if they sell that in the US. He is about 70lb and we are giving him 30mg of zinc/ 4mg of copper daily. This comes in a capsule but you can open the capsule and put it in his milk. Recently, I have been mixing all of his vitamins into his milk or juice and he can barely taste them.
I think that the visit to California will do you a lot of good. You will receive information that will keep you on the right track. The doctors there are very good about communicating with your local doctors - they will send your doctor a letter with their indications. They will also give you the reassurance you need.
Best,
Sharmin
Supergirl:
Thanks Charisma for bringing this up. We have faltered on the same and do need to start our research on Nutrition and food supplements. This has been slightly intimidating, as such am thankful for your post, which has come just at the right time.
Did anyone attend the Cooley's Anemia webinar, this past week.. I missed it and would like to know what was discussed.
I may get back with some questions once I have done the reading.
Thanks
SK
Sharmin:
Carisma and SK,
You two are doing a great job looking into all of this so early. By supplementing your children you are preventing iron damage - as free iron (which is a free radical) causes damage when it has nothing to bind to. When there are ample antioxidants present in the body then the free iron binds to them rather than de stabalizing healthy cells in the body (which can lead to tissue and organ damage).
I know it seems like a lot - but the benefits are great. If you have questions please keep asking - that is what we are here for. You do not need to start everything at once, you can start with a few as your child's body gets used to them. I would make sure that your children are getting vitamin D, zinc and copper - this will aid in their growth. Also IP6 and some type of green extract such as pediatric phytoplantin drops, greens+. I am also giving little A reseveritol - this helps in two ways, by acting as an antioxidant and it helps protect red blood cells so that they last longer.
The benefits of all of these supplements are manifold - protection from iron damage, protection of blood cells so that last longer, regulation of the immune system, healthy organs and blood vessels etc etc.
At some point vitamin E and L-carnitine can be added - I am not sure what age that is recommended.
A good thing to have handy is a blender or the "Magic Bullet" - you can mix all of the supplements into their milk or a smoothie. If it is blended will they will not notice it at all. Simply open the capsules and add the powder into their drinks. I add all of his liquid drops into it as well.
Be sure also to make sure that they are getting omega oils. You can add the drops into the mixture as well. Or you can buy gummi bears vitamins containing essential fatty acids.
Let me know if I have missed anything,
Sharmin
Cari:
Thanks for all this info Sharni - it is AWESOME! I KNOW you are extremely busy and I really appreciate you taking the time from your children and your studying to willingly help us with this. I'd be lost without your guidance. The same goes for all the others who make posts and give us newbies so much information. I know how valuable my time is and it takes a DEDICATED and SPECIAL person to take time out of their lives to help people they do not even know during their own time. We are truly very lucky to have you all in our lives. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!! :heartred
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Anyhow, yes, my main goal is to make sure I do not overwhelm Ari's system by introducing all of these supplements at once. So for now I am going to start introducing a few at a time - the following seems like they are the most important.
ANDY / SHARMIN - Can you please make sure my information is correct on dosage and administration?
FOLIC ACID DROPS - Dosage as stated on box?
VITAMIN D DROPS - Dosage as stated on box?
WHEAT GRASS SUPERSHOT – 1/2 super shot daily
Children's Phytoplankton drops – mixed into water or juice
IP6 CAPSULE - 1 capsule mixed in with juice or water. Can it be taken anytime in the day with or without meals??
VITAMIN E – 5 drops of this product will supply 100 IU daily. Mixed with water or juice.
ZINC - COPPER – this is the one I need to make sure is okay for toddlers. Would I purchase the adult form capsule? Mixed into milk.
OSTEOCARE - What type is good for children? Can I put this in his milk?
Also, I found oatmeal and grits with a much lower iron content at whole foods! YAY!
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