She is 2 years old and I was told to put her on an iron suppliment vitamin. Well, she hates them. So I was wondering, does anyone know of any iron rich foods that would help? She will eat just about anything.(except vitamins of course). Thanx in advance.
2007-02-07 14:27:53 · 7 answers · asked by mom of 7 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It's difficult to improve iron deficiency without supplements.
Our son had the same problem at 10 mo. He rejected liquid supplements from drug store shelves - so many unnatural things added, too. We went to the health food store and found liquid iron replacement that was all food and herb derived. I think it was called "Floridex with Added Iron" or some thing like that. He loved it.
2007-02-07 14:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the healthy cereals, such as wheat bran and Cherrios (the unsweetened one) have a good source of iron. Some other high iron sources are turkey, beans, rice, apricots and figs. Also, if you serve these foods with vitamin C on the side, such as orange juice, it will help with the iron absorption. Please do be careful if giving iron supplements, as too much iron is toxic and can have serious side-effects.
2007-02-07 22:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. Serendipity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son also was put on an iron suppliment by his ped. a couple of months ago but it was liquid i just mixed it into his juice twice a day. it really helped.
2007-02-07 22:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by ProudMommy05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red meat, fish, poultry, tofu, beans, peas, dried fruits (like raisins, peaches, etc.), darky leafy vegetables like spinach, and whole grain products are good sources of iron. Plus, if she drinks it with orange juice, this helps absorbs the iron better.
2007-02-07 22:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by rachee_gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cream of wheat is high in Iron, you can add brown sugar to it or fruits.
liver
lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb
seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc.
beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils
iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta
greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens
tofu
vegetables, including broccoli, swiss chard, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts
chicken and turkey
blackstrap molasses
nuts
egg yolks
dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, dates and apricots
2007-02-07 22:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by luv3dbb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does she like gummie bears? there are vitamins that are gummie bears thats how my sister tricks my three neices to take them.
2007-02-07 22:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spinach or liver
2007-02-07 22:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋