Flaxseed
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Sprinkle ground flaxseed or whole flaxseeds on mashed vegetables, warm cereal, or yogurt. Or stir into bread or muffin batter.
Sprinkle a small amount on soft food. Whole flaxseeds in batter are fine.
9-12 months
Continue sprinkling ground or whole flaxseeds on soft foods. Break baked goods with flaxseed into bite-sized pieces for self-feeding.
Bite-sized pieces of bread or muffin. Sprinkle of seeds on top of food.
12-18 months
Add ground or whole flaxseeds, or a bit of flaxseed oil, to the child's food. Try energy balls or smoothies.
Mixed into smoothies, baked goods, or sauces. Whole seeds are fine at this age.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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