tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post4254099663683436946..comments2024-03-29T01:58:11.152-04:00Comments on Down Syndrome New Mama: Supplements—DHA & EPAds.mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631570001473985562noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-11342199450690391502012-06-20T13:16:27.787-04:002012-06-20T13:16:27.787-04:00Do you know of a discount code? Thank you for the...Do you know of a discount code? Thank you for the help in this area, one I was unsure of. My SIL, who is a chiro, tested Seth (he's 5mo and has Ds) and he reacted to something in the Nutrivene-D formula. Any suggestions there?<br /><br />I hope this helps Seth get more regular, as that seems to be an issue, although he doesn't seem in distress and his dr said as long as he goes within 5-7 days he's ok, which he always does.<br /><br />Anyway, this is all so new, so I am enjoying your blog!Gracehttps://www.facebook.com/grace.mischenkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-48415462118965440892012-02-26T01:14:58.876-05:002012-02-26T01:14:58.876-05:00Flax seed oil has a tendency to get rancid. I'...Flax seed oil has a tendency to get rancid. I've sporadically given DHA. Now weaning onto Nutrivene-D then going to add Ginkgo and DHA.Jenny Vohsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228047590838073088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-31676537364474015772010-04-04T22:29:01.320-04:002010-04-04T22:29:01.320-04:00What age did you start the supplement? I've h...What age did you start the supplement? I've had my older two boys on Nortic Naturals, however I use the 3/6/9 formula since they were 2. Reid is 6 mo's and I am considering starting him on the DHA. Does any use BioOil?Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-22762753505732885342010-03-23T22:33:51.898-04:002010-03-23T22:33:51.898-04:00Thanks again for the advice - it is keeping Boston...Thanks again for the advice - it is keeping Boston regular!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680795280261614317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-84940829777493524712010-03-21T00:14:05.619-04:002010-03-21T00:14:05.619-04:00Both girls are take Nordic Naturals. Brooke has c...Both girls are take Nordic Naturals. Brooke has chewable and Lindsey has the liquid.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04962673866936134398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-21419583581870221482010-03-20T19:27:40.087-04:002010-03-20T19:27:40.087-04:00I had Matthew on Spectrum Essentials Toddler DHA s...I had Matthew on Spectrum Essentials Toddler DHA supplement last year. It's a non-fish derived DHA. Can't say I noticed anything different with his progress or not though. The only reason I stopped giving it to him was because I was looking for Nordic Naturals in the stores (Target & Walmart & Walgreens) just to try it but didn't find it. Then he ran out of the supplement and I just never pursued it. I heard flax seed oil is also a good non-fish source of DHA. What are your thoughts on flax seed oil?Riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737298798388579270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-32447187575313056412010-03-18T13:58:28.497-04:002010-03-18T13:58:28.497-04:00All of my kids take the NN Children's DHA. Gol...All of my kids take the NN Children's DHA. Goldie takes the liquid and the older two take the capsules. I take their Prenatal DHA. I figure, I'm nursing 2, my body needs all the help it can get! Another great post!!Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704697731192764110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-11430759658341644652010-03-17T22:14:55.368-04:002010-03-17T22:14:55.368-04:00This is great info -- thanks for sharing. I don&#...This is great info -- thanks for sharing. I don't give John Michael anything, except recently a children's multi-vit. I feel like I'm in over my head when it comes to vitamins and nutrition. Maybe I should call Sheridan's mom for some tips... sounds like she's "in the know", too.Monica Crumleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292679754594755040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-10882084708728257562010-03-16T03:31:56.137-04:002010-03-16T03:31:56.137-04:00Sheridan has been taking DHA since he was a couple...Sheridan has been taking DHA since he was a couple weeks old. We, too, use the Nordic Naturals (we use the ones with strawberry flavor). He also takes zinc, D3, Co-Q10, iodine, and other vitamins/nutrients. Also, he takes probiotics. Love keepin' that boy healthy :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749431284192436424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-34257652988393426162010-03-15T22:36:46.154-04:002010-03-15T22:36:46.154-04:00We use the nordic natural liquid and put it into h...We use the nordic natural liquid and put it into her oatmeal in the morning. Been doing it for almost a year now. <br /><br />I didn't know about the dry skin thing, but we ran out last week and I haven't replace it yet and her skin IS really dry. <br /><br />Thanks!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915395779182043474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-63778790639295503692010-03-15T22:02:15.022-04:002010-03-15T22:02:15.022-04:00Is it safe for infants?
I know that DHA is presen...Is it safe for infants?<br /><br />I know that DHA is present in brain development, but do we have clinical studies that show that taking supplements improves brain function in infants?<br /><br />How much should they have?<br /><br />I'm skeptical of alternative cures, but I'd be happy to have my mind changed in order to get something that will help baby boy.Poppasanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07459091437954100698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-68840604795652041332010-03-15T21:10:46.677-04:002010-03-15T21:10:46.677-04:00Hello there. I use Garden of Life's Cod Liver ...Hello there. I use Garden of Life's Cod Liver Oil by Jordan Rubin. It's wonderful. I love it. I also use a homemade milk-based formula for Ella that has a lot of nutrients and vitamins in it including cod liver oil. <br /><br />Good post.Far Above Rubieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090466984173332753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-11413733969879637212010-03-15T16:35:11.027-04:002010-03-15T16:35:11.027-04:00Yup, we use Nordic Naturals too. The problem is ma...Yup, we use Nordic Naturals too. The problem is many people think they can buy the DHA/Omega 3 gummies at the grocery store and it will suffice, which isn't true. The most important thing to look for is a brand that is molecularly distilled ... I found a brand for me too that I order from overseas, it is crazy!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481397897364739480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-38373913704326328692010-03-15T15:49:24.768-04:002010-03-15T15:49:24.768-04:00So glad you wrote this -We love these supplements ...So glad you wrote this -We love these supplements and I have passed on the information to other parents.<br /><br />I started Sam on Nordic Naturals when he was just 3months old and he has not had any reactions to it. On the contrary after reading much of the research and given the very rough start that he had I truly believe they have made a big difference for him. Another plus is that I can tell a significant difference with the dry skin when he is has not taken them..<br /><br />Growing up in Finland we were all on Cod Liver oil each and every winter, starting in October until May so I keep my daughter who is 15 also on these supplements.<br /><br />LOVE THEM!Sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604795442859757843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-80656748142971693492010-03-15T14:57:17.094-04:002010-03-15T14:57:17.094-04:00We do the Nordic's Natural DHA in my house. My...We do the Nordic's Natural DHA in my house. My 5 year old asked if she could take it too, which cracked me up - she was used to seeing Violette take medicine every day and wanted to get in on the action. So both of them take that. I have no idea if it is working or not in any real way, but they both seem to be doing very well and are generally in good physical and emotional health, so I'm not going to stop!Violette's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231023968519907458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-60740479571074354492010-03-15T14:53:42.548-04:002010-03-15T14:53:42.548-04:00Thanks so much for doing the research and passing ...Thanks so much for doing the research and passing it along...Emily does not take DHA, but thanks to you I am going to mention it to her pediatrician and will likely add it to our routine.Runningmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248750625897632738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-45240822406532681322010-03-15T13:09:35.743-04:002010-03-15T13:09:35.743-04:00I have not tried this, but I will be getting on th...I have not tried this, but I will be getting on the phone with Jake's doc soon to talk about it! Thank you for the info!Our life...special with needs!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10772357181970139641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-48277863010998238842010-03-15T12:04:51.373-04:002010-03-15T12:04:51.373-04:00I've had Nathan on Nordic Naturals fish oil (I...I've had Nathan on Nordic Naturals fish oil (I do the peach flavored oil via oral syringe -- ewwww!) for several months now. Not positive I see a difference but I figure it's not hurting. He's had a lot of cognitive development in that same time span, but with growing kids, it's hard to know what is due to what.Nathan'smamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985377905580617626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751462964274808617.post-88646580833324513932010-03-15T11:51:23.714-04:002010-03-15T11:51:23.714-04:00Lucy takes DHA. We use the Nordic Naturals liquid,...Lucy takes DHA. We use the Nordic Naturals liquid, though I am about to switch over to the chewables. I can't speak definitively about the positive outcomes of using it, because we also use Ginkgo Biloba extract. I began using them at the same time. I have seen a huge language and signing explosion with Lucy, as well as an increase in her focus and attention span. It's hard to say, though, whether it's the DHA, the Ginkgo, or both!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com