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Can children eat seeds?

Posted by Elin Oresten on

Seeds and children

I love seeds and always have different seeds at home to vary in both baking and cooking.

Seeds  contains mass  nutrition  is a fantastic way to enrich food. Most seeds are rich in both minerals and vitamins, such as iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium and vitamins B6 and B1. Nutrition that children need! They are also often rich in good unsaturated fat and protein.

Tips for  Add extra seeds to your food!
Sprinkle seeds over  yogurt, porridge, smoothie and sandwich for extra nutrition.
If it's larger seeds (like pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds), I usually mix or grind them first. If it's small seeds like sesame or hemp seeds, I usually skip it and serve them as is.

Seeds are also a great way to give slippery foods a better surface so that a baby can more easily grip them with their hand. For example, boiled eggs, mangoes and avocados are foods that can be rolled in seeds for better grip.

So, can children eat seeds?  Answer YES! But ge in moderation and vary.
One important thing to know about seeds is that they can contain heavy metals. Therefore, it is important to give seeds to children in moderation and to vary the brands and seeds used. Some seeds, such as sesame seeds, are also allergens, which means that it is good to test them without other allergens the first time and in a small amount.

🚫Avoid flaxseeds in large quantities
Flaxseeds contain substances that can form the poison hydrogen cyanide. It is safe for children to eat flaxseeds in, for example, bread, porridge, muesli, or seed crackers. However, they should not eat whole flaxseeds by the spoonful and should not eat crushed flaxseeds at all.

/Elin Oresten
Licensed dietitian

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Benefits of eating the same food the whole family

Make picked food at home

Children love to imitate, by eating the same food it facilitates learning and makes mealtime a positive experience of togetherness. As a parent you don't have to feed but can sit next to and enjoy the food.

Picking food gives children the opportunity to explore a variety of textures and consistencies at their own pace. This can lead to a healthier relationship with food and a greater enjoyment of eating. By offering different textures and flavors, the child gets a broader taste palette, and there is a greater chance that the appetite will continue even during the naturally picky period that usually comes around two years. Research shows that children who are introduced to a more varied diet from the start eat more variety and more vegetables later in life.

  • Promotes exploration and independence at mealtime.
  • Develops early chewing skills.
  • Simplifies family meals and strengthens community.

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Common questions about picking food

Finger food is a way of offering food where the baby/child eats themselves either with their hands or with a spoon.

Finger foods give children the opportunity to explore a variety of textures and consistencies at their own pace, from an early age. This can lead to a healthier relationship with food and greater enjoyment of eating.

Make sure your baby shows signs of being ready for solid foods. She should be able to sit up in a chair on her own, be able to bring objects to her mouth on her own, and show an interest in food. Maybe your baby is reaching for your food or looking at your plate with fascination, then there is probably interest!

Consider offering foods that are fairly soft but easy to grasp. For example, sweet potato sticks, slices of liver pâté, cooked broccoli or omelette/pancake strips. Sandwiches with butter and/or liver pâté are also perfect for practicing motor skills. Slippery foods that are difficult to grasp can be rolled in seeds or sandwich crumbs. For example, avocado or banana. But in general, it is good to offer the baby what the rest of the family eats as often as possible.

Small babies don't have a pincer grip so it's big pieces that matter at first. The pieces should be longer than the palm of their hand because small babies (6 months) often can't open their palm on request. It may feel scary but it's actually safer with bigger pieces than smaller pieces when it's a small baby! If they take too big bites they spit it out again.

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Many people worry about how their children will be able to chew finger foods without teeth. The good news is that it goes very well. Young children process food with their tongue, palate and toothless jaws.

Children only get molars when they are a little older (over 1 year old) and waiting to introduce solid foods until then can have negative consequences for the child's eating development.

Children don't learn to chew by eating puree, they learn to chew by practicing chewing different textures in their mouths.

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