Unfortunately, many mothers do not even know that the prevention of rickets can be carried out not only by "Aquadetrim", but also by the natural product obtained from the liver of cod fish - fish oil. Almost no one thinks about the question "How to give fish oil to young children". But earlier, in Soviet times, the kids in the kindergarten were lined up and given a spoonful of useful fish oil.
Yes, I agree, it's easier to give a baby one drop of cholecalciferol, so, in fact, it's called vitamin D 3, what to persuade, and even worse, to "pour" the baby with fish oil. Therefore, I personally personally gave the daughter D 3 at the age of one year (after all, as the doctor attributed, and everyone said that fish oil is simply not available) and not all the sunless period, but periodically, but in the next year of life we crossed the boldly on fish oil and made friends with him perfectly. I remember how our first "tasting" ended with a stained t-shirt, which the little girl spit out a new product, and then about ten was done, while I washed the rich fishy "fragrance". But that's not the point. We need to find out the indications, contraindications and side effects of an important and necessary drug for a child's body.
Indications for use
First of all, vitamin D is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of rickets, rickets like diseases and osteoporosis. If we consider the indications for the use of fish oil, then they are much broader. Fish oil helps to solve the problems of hypo-and avitaminosis A, eye diseases, is used to treat and prevent rickets, acute and chronic respiratory diseases, accelerate wound diseases, and also to treat and prevent many other problems. He is prescribed to women who live in the northern latitudes during pregnancy and lactation.
Contraindications and side effects
If vitamin D has several indications for use, then much more contraindications, which can not be said about fish oil. In fact, vitamin D is a chemical drug, and not every doctor advises taking it only for the purpose of prevention. Even it is believed that it is better to wait for the sun than to give a bad load to the baby's liver. Contraindications to the use of fish oil are hypersensitivity to the drug, as well as hereditary hemophilia.
Advantages of fish oil
As we see, fish oil has many advantages and there are practically no drawbacks. Therefore, in the prevention of rickets in young children, it is more likely to give preference to a natural product - fish oil. And so that you do not doubt his undoubted benefits, emphasize his several important merits.
As is known, fish oil contains very important and valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 for a growing organism. It has been established that omega-3 promotes the formation and development of brain tissue, which is very important in early childhood, it contributes to the stimulation of mental development of babies.
Nowadays, more and more often children are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. The intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 improves the concentration of children in children, improves reading skills, behavior, and cognitive activity of babies. Deficiency of omega-3 causes in children such phenomena as anxiety, hyperactivity, impulsivity and sleep disorders. Thus, fish oil plays an important role in the development of children, helps to protect them from such negative factors as inattention and fussiness.
How and in what dosage to give young children fish oil
If you decide to give the baby fish oil, then, still, I recommend to consult a pediatrician. As a rule, the dosage of the drug is determined individually. Children from 4 weeks of age are prescribed 3-5 drops of the drug twice a day, gradually increasing the dose to ½ -1 teaspoon per day. Children under the age of one appointed a teaspoon per day, up to two years - 1-2 teaspoons, from three to six years - one dessert spoon, and children over seven years - one tablespoon 2-3 times a day (similar dosage for adults). As a rule, fish oil is taken for 2-3 months, and if necessary, a second course, take a break for one month and again repeat the procedure.
How to teach a baby to eat fish oil
I think if you started giving your baby fish oil almost from birth, the problems in its reception will be much less than if you introduced the baby to this product at one-year-old age. Although, on the other hand, after a year you can agree with the baby about everything in the world, if, of course, try very hard. It is best to give the drug to the child while eating, somewhere in the middle of the "process". So the kid will not drink fat on an empty stomach, in addition, he will have the opportunity to "eat" the drug tasty food. That's it, that's it, we with a daughter and take the drug. You can also show the child how to take fish oil on their own example, to offer you a treat with this useful product. Having become interested, the child will undoubtedly want to try the drug on his own.
conclusions
After reading this article, you are surely convinced of the undoubted benefits of fish oil for the growing baby's body. Now you know exactly what it is needed for, what are its advantages and advantages over vitamin D, and how to properly give fish oil to children. Health to you and your children!