I am wondering if I should start my second child (17 months) on an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. I am worried that I have failed him, since I didn't take my prenatal vitamins (containing fish oil) very consistently while pregnant with him or while breastfeeding. He has eczema ( which is well controlled now) but is otherwise healthy. But when I read about scoring lower on cognitive function tests and a higher incidence of asthma in kids whose moms didn't take fish oils while pregnant, I am feeling like a big loser!
I was very good at doing everything "right" with my first child, who is now 3. Except giving either kid vitamin D drops, haven't done that either. It is very sunny and hot where we live, although we do lather on the sunscreen. So my question is, who gives their kids vitamins, and which vitamins/ supplements do you give? My younger son eats much better than his older sister, and i worry about both of them getting everything they need. But I don't want to over supplement them with things they don't need, either!
Thanks ladies!
I was very good at doing everything "right" with my first child, who is now 3. Except giving either kid vitamin D drops, haven't done that either. It is very sunny and hot where we live, although we do lather on the sunscreen. So my question is, who gives their kids vitamins, and which vitamins/ supplements do you give? My younger son eats much better than his older sister, and i worry about both of them getting everything they need. But I don't want to over supplement them with things they don't need, either!
Thanks ladies!